Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz | El Paso, TX | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. He completed his medical education at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York. Dr. Pirela-Cruz further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds certification in Orthopaedic Surgery from the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and speaks English.

Dr. Pirela-Cruz practices at University Medical Center of El Paso and sees patients at UMC West Clinic in El Paso, Texas. His clinical focus includes treating joint pain, shoulder injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He offers comprehensive care through physical therapy programs and uses advanced diagnostic techniques like nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. Patients have given him an average rating …of 3.6 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.6

8 Ratings
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
5 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Great doctor. Through, kind and a great surgeon.

December 5th, 2019

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Such a great doctor! Dr. Cruz took time for me and gave me an honest evaluation. So grateful to have met him and will definitely continue to have him be the person I go to for treatment. Thank you Dr. Cruz!

August 7th, 2019

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Dr Cruz does incredible work in difficult situations. He does his part but patients have to follow through with the physical therapy in order to have good results.

August 24th, 2018

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This doctor showed little interest and didn't show any concern to my questions. He would just walk in and then leave the room after 2 minutes. He was too busy doing his paperwork. I work with my hands in industrial maintenance .He released me too soon to go back to work full duty , even though I couldn't close my hand. After seeing the doctor, the person scheduling the appointments told me to wait and they would call my name. After sitting for over 2 hours, I asked the person if she was going to give me the appointment, she replied that she forgot to call me. Even though it was just me and another patient in the waiting area. How long does it take to look in the computer and schedule an appointment? Another time they said they were going to call me for my next appointment, (after they made me wait for an hour) and surprise they never did call. The office staff is not very organized and they were too busy talking among themselves, instead of helping the patients.

April 3rd, 2014

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This doctor never shows up...

June 4th, 2013

UMC West Clinic

6600 N Desert BlvdEl Paso, TX 79912

Tel: (915) 790-5700

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

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Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz	Dr. Michael O. Cotton, MD	Dr. Michael Monmouth, MD	Dr. Sachin Allahabadi, MD
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (8 Ratings)	5 (19 Ratings)	4.3 (55 Ratings)	5 (23 Ratings)
	8 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 English	Speaks English
El Paso , TX	Houston , TX	Webster , TX	Shenandoah , TX
Med School: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA	Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio	Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Baylor College of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Orthopedic Surgery

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
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center/SUNY Downstate Medical Center NY

Medical School

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

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Where is Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's office located?: Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz's office is located at 6600 N Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX, 79912.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz?: You can find contact information for Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz affiliated with?: Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz is affiliated with University Medical Center Of El Paso.
What languages does Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz speak?: Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz speaks English.
Does Dr. Miguel Pirela-Cruz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Miguel Pirela-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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