Dr. Stella Marie Cruz Cruz, MD - Dallas, PA - Pediatrics - Book Appointment (2024)

Dr. Stella Marie Cruz Cruz, MD - Dallas, PA - Pediatrics - Book Appointment (1)

Pediatrics

Accepting New Patients

Video Visits Available

Need help scheduling? Call 800-275-6401

4.5 of 5 stars

55 Ratings, 6 Reviews

Ages Seen

  • Pediatrics (0-13)
  • Adolescent (13-18)

Languages

  • Tagalog
  • Spanish
  • English

Gender

Female

About

Dr. Cruz is a board-certified general pediatrician. Her clinical interests include obesity, asthma and immunizations. Her research interests include obesity. Dr. Cruz earned her medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines. She completed a residency at Philippine Children's Medical Center, then moved to the United States, where she completed another residency at Western Reserve Care System/NEOUCOM-Tod Children's Hospital. Dr. Cruz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog and Filipino.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics

Locations

  1. Geisinger Dallas - Pediatrics

    • phone: 800-275-6401
    • Geisinger Forty Fort - Pediatrics

      • phone: 800-275-6401

      Expertise

      Education

      Western Reserve Care System - TOD Children's Hospi

      Residency, 2006

      Philippine Childrens Medical Center

      Residency, 1990

      Board Certifications

      Pediatrics

      American Board of Pediatrics

      Insurance

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      Reviews

      4.5 of 5 stars

      55 Ratings, 6 Reviews556

      The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions (shown below) from our independently conducted surveys (by Press Ganey Associates) sent to patients within two weeks after their visit with their care provider.

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      Average provider Likelihood of recommending to others rating 4.5 out of 5 stars4.5

      Your confidence in care provider

      Average provider Your confidence in care provider rating 4.5 out of 5 stars4.5

      Explanations about your problem/condition

      Average provider Explanations about your problem/condition rating 4.6 out of 5 stars4.6

      Concern shown for your questions/worries

      Average provider Concern shown for your questions/worries rating 4.5 out of 5 stars4.5

      Efforts made to include you in treatment decisions

      Average provider Efforts made to include you in treatment decisions rating 4.5 out of 5 stars4.5

      CP discuss treatments

      Average provider CP discuss treatments rating 4.5 out of 5 stars4.5

      Search reviews

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Excellent care from everyone

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 7/5/2024

        Dr Cruz and her staff continue to provide the highest quality care possible. We couldn't be happier!

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 4/9/2024

        I am 18 now, and I love Dr. Cruz. She is thorough, doesn't rush through the well visit exam, and is very kind and caring. I wish she could be my doctor forever!

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 4/8/2024

        Dr Cruz is always fantastic with our baby! She is so kind and explains everything and answers our questions thoroughly

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 2/14/2024

        Dr Cruz is always excellent and very thorough. She answers all questions and is gives anticipatory guidance which is so helpful as a new momma.

        5 out of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

        Reviewed on 8/21/2023

        Dr Cruz is simply the best !

      Dr. Stella Marie Cruz Cruz, MD - Dallas, PA - Pediatrics - Book Appointment (2024)

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