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Dr. Fernando Rivera Cruz is a surgeon with 29 years of experience who specializes in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, where he developed his foundation in comprehensive patient care and surgical expertise.
Dr. Rivera Cruz practices at multiple locations in Puerto Rico, including the Cetlas Center For Thyroid And Laparoscopic Surgery in San Juan and Hospital Industrial in Rio Piedras. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as pericarditis, blood clotting disorders, and acute gallbladder inflammation. He performs various diagnostic procedures including specialized heart imaging studies and blood clotting tests to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
Dr. Rivera Cruz practices at multiple locations in Puerto Rico, including the Cetlas Center For Thyroid And Laparoscopic Surgery in San Juan and Hospital Industrial in Rio Piedras. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as pericarditis, blood clotting disorders, and acute gallbladder inflammation. He performs various diagnostic procedures including specialized heart imaging studies and blood clotting tests to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions.
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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 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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| Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 29 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 4 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| San Juan , PR | San Juan , PR | San Juan , PR | Bayamon , PR |
| Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Medicine And Health Sciences St Kitts | Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine | Med School: University Central Del Caribe 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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