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Summary
Dr. Michael Cruz is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, with additional training in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and completed his residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. With 12 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cruz brings extensive expertise to the management of complex metabolic conditions.
Dr. Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Chula Vista, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating Type 2 diabetes and its complications, with particular expertise in managing diabetes in older adults. He performs comprehensive blood testing to monitor patient health and utilizes advanced treatment options including autoinjector therapies. Dr. Cruz also provides substance use disorder screening as part of his comprehensive patient care approach.
Dr. Cruz practices at multiple locations throughout Chula Vista, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Santa Clara Valley Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating Type 2 diabetes and its complications, with particular expertise in managing diabetes in older adults. He performs comprehensive blood testing to monitor patient health and utilizes advanced treatment options including autoinjector therapies. Dr. Cruz also provides substance use disorder screening as part of his comprehensive patient care approach.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 12 years of experience
- 48 insurance plans accepted
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has 6 locationsSan Ysidro Health
678 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (619) 336-2300
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Chula Vista
525 Third AveChula Vista, CA 91910 Tel: (858) 499-2600
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz, MD | Dr. Julio Cesar Echegoyen, MD | Dr. Ahlam Sabri, MD | Dr. Margaret Ellen Mccracken, MD |
| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Ophthalmology | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 12 Years of Experience | 21 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| Chula Vista , CA | La Jolla , CA | El Centro , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: Univ Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah Fac De Med Et De Pharmacie De Fes | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
12 Years Experience
Dr. Michael Anthony Cruz holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in 2014.
NPI Number
Dr. Cruz's NPI number is 1265851133.
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