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Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD
2.8 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology* Age 63
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Cruz graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology Baylor College of Med, Ophthalmology Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year.Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmologist in Saint Louis, MO and has 37 years experience. Dr. Cruz currently practices at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics and are affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. Dr. Cruz has experience treating conditions like Strabismus and Lazy Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cruz received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Cruz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Cruz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
Esotropia
Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Esotropia
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Diplopia
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Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Heterophoria
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Visual Field Defects
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Adult Strabismus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Birth Defects
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
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Eyelid Disorders
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Graves' Disease
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Hypotropia
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
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Monofixation Syndrome
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Molina
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Bronze Pathway X for HSA-MO
    Blue Access Choice (St Louis) (Select Network)-MO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Health Alliance PPO

Locations

  1. 1 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    1465 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
  2. 2 Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
    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
  3. 3 Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
  4. 4 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    1465 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104
  5. 5 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics
    13000 Butler Crest Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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2.8
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Medical Center
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology Baylor College of Med, Ophthalmology Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cruz's profile.

Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

    3635 Vista Ave, Saint Louis, MO