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Summary
Dr. Richard Cruz earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Weill Cornell Medical College located in New York, NY. He then completed an emergency medicine residency at Charity Hospital and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. Dr. Cruz’s areas of expertise are medical Spanish, airway management, online medical control, bedside ultrasound, and trauma.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 14 years of experience
- 16 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine | Emergency Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 14 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| New Orleans , LA | New Orleans , LA | Washington , DC | New Orleans , LA |
| Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard W Cruz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard W Cruz has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard W Cruz has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2016
Internship
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans2013
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2012
Cornell University Medical CollegeGraduated in 2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Richard Cruz's office located?
- Dr. Richard Cruz's office is located at 2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70115.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Cruz affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Cruz is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Cruz?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Richard Cruz here on Vitals.
- Does Dr. Richard Cruz accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Richard Cruz accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Richard Cruz accepting new patients?
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