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.

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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 locations

Cetlas Center For Thyroid And Laparoscopic Surgery

1395 Calle San RafaelSan Juan, PR 00909
Mon8:00 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

Hospital Industrial

Carr 22 Bo MonacillosRio Piedras, PR 00936

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Dr. Fernando A Rivera Cruz, MDDr. Ernesto Rafael Marrero LopezDr. Jose Raul Rodriguez CayDr. Karim Amer Benitez Marchand, MD
SurgeryPsychiatryPsychiatryPlastic Surgery
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29 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
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San Juan , PRBayamon , PRCaguas , PRGuaynabo , 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

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Tricare

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

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Other

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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