Summary

Dr. Pirela-Cruz is from Brooklyn, New York and previously served as a Hand Surgeon “Finger Tip to Shoulder” at Chandler & Mercy Regional Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. During his time in Arizona, he was a professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Creighton University Medical School in Phoenix. He currently serves as Secretary and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Chairman for the American Association for Hand Surgery. Dr. Pirela-Cruz is a former professor and Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, where he taught from 2000 to 2019. His fellowship training and board-certification in General Orthopedics and hand subspecialty make him a valuable addition to our team of specialists

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UMC West Clinic

6600 N Desert BlvdEl Paso, TX 79912
Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat7:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery
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3.6 
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9 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English Speaks English
El Paso , TXHouston , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA Med School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Miguel Pirela-Cruz

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • El Paso First Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Miguel Pirela-Cruz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Miguel Pirela-Cruz has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Miguel Pirela-Cruz holds an active medical license in the state of Texas. They are board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.

Residency

Completed their residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center/SUNY Downstate Medical Center NY.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.

NPI Number

Miguel Pirela-Cruz's NPI number is 1386604767.

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