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2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Melissa Cruz is a family medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her residency at White Memorial Medical Center. With 18 years of experience in family medicine, she focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Cruz practices at San Diego Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, California. She specializes in managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both children and adults. Her expertise includes performing complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Cruz also provides diabetic nephropathy screening to help prevent kidney complications in diabetic patients. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0.
Dr. Cruz practices at San Diego Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center in San Diego, California. She specializes in managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in both children and adults. Her expertise includes performing complete blood counts and comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor patient health. Cruz also provides diabetic nephropathy screening to help prevent kidney complications in diabetic patients. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.0.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- White Memorial Medical Center
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melissa Cruz has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa BlvdSan Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 266-5000
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 18 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish | |
| San Diego , CA | Pleasanton , CA | Templeton , CA | POMONA , CA |
| Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Med School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL | Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa Cruz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melissa Cruz has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
White Memorial Medical Center
Medical School
Drexel University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Cruz affiliated with?
- Dr. Melissa Cruz is affiliated with SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTER and Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center.
- Is Dr. Melissa Cruz accepting new patients?
- Dr. Melissa Cruz has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Melissa Cruz's office located?
- Dr. Melissa Cruz's office is located at 4650 Palm Ave, San Diego, CA, 92154.
- Does Dr. Melissa Cruz accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melissa Cruz accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Melissa Cruz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Melissa Cruz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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