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Summary
Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz treats acute cholecystitis, pericarditis, and scoliosis, and performs contrast echocardiography, lateral lumbar spinal fusion, and transthoracic echocardiogram procedures. He practices surgery and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Rivera Cruz earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and sees patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz has 2 locationsCetlas Center For Thyroid And Laparoscopic Surgery
1395 Calle San RafaelSan Juan, PR 00909Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz, MD | Dr. Ernesto Rafael Marrero Lopez | Dr. Jose Raul Rodriguez Cay | Dr. Karim Amer Benitez Marchand, MD |
| Surgery | Psychiatry | Psychiatry | Plastic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 29 Years of Experience | 49 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| San Juan , PR | Bayamon , PR | Caguas , PR | Guaynabo , PR |
| Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad De Zaragoza Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina | Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz holds an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Puerto Rico that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine in 1997.
NPI Number
Dr. Rivera Cruz's NPI number is 1588774111.
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- Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz's office is located at 1395 Calle San Rafael, San Juan, PR, 00909.
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