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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD
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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.
Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD
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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 62
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN.

About

Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1988 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Knoxville, TN and has 37 years experience. Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center. Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz has experience treating conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Herniated Disc among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 90 times. Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Spinal Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Radiculopathy
Spondylolisthesis
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Dural Tear
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Myelomalacia
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Disc Replacement
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Neurostimulator Implantation
Puncture Aspiration
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgical Associates PC
    1932 Alcoa Hwy Ste 360, Knoxville, TN 37920
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 524-1869
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Neurosurgery & Spine Consultants of East Tennessee PC
    9314 Park West Blvd Ste 200, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 694-0577
  3. 3 Parkwest Medical Center
    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (865) 694-0577

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz
4.1
Based on 90 Reviews
5 Stars (67)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (19)

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Nov 01, 2024
Doctor Rodriguez-Cruz was very thorough explaining what was causing my pain and what options I had to feel better. Once I made my decision he listened to all my concerns and answered all my questions immediately.
— Nov 01, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1995
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz's profile.

Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz frequently treats the following conditions: Spinal Stenosis, Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) and Herniated Disc. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is affiliated with Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center, Cumberland Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center

    7565 Dannaher Dr, Powell, TN

  • Cumberland Medical Center

    421 S Main St, Crossville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN