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Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 55
Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD
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Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Alton, IL.
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Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 55
Alton, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Alton, IL.

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Dr. De La Cruz graduated from Cayetano Heredia University Peruana in 1995 and completed a residency at Southern Il University.Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Alton, IL and has 29 years experience. Dr. De La Cruz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital, Progress West Hospital, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Gateway Regional Medical Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis. At present, Dr. De La Cruz received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. De La Cruz's office accepts new patients. Dr. De La Cruz is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 BJC Medical Group ENT Specialists at Alton
    4 Memorial Dr Ste 230, Alton, IL 62002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 344-2014
  2. 2 Office
    20 Progress Point Pkwy Ste 100, O Fallon, MO 63368
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 344-2014

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Apr 22, 2023
Doctor Rafael is an excellent professional, detailed and great human being, like bonus has a friendly staff ready to help
— Apr 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cayetano Heredia University Peruana
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Memorial Mc Southern Il University
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Southern Il University
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Louisville
    2005
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. De La Cruz's profile.

Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Christian Hospital, Alton Memorial Hospital, Progress West Hospital, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, Gateway Regional Medical Center, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland, OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis.

Yes, Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO

  • Christian Hospital

    11133 Dunn Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Alton Memorial Hospital

    1 Memorial Dr, Alton, IL

  • Progress West Hospital

    2 Progress Point Pkwy, O Fallon, MO

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL

  • Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital

    10 Hospital Dr, Saint Peters, MO

  • Gateway Regional Medical Center

    2100 Madison Ave, Granite City, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland

    12866 Troxler Ave, Highland, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center

    1 Saint Anthonys Way, Alton, IL

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis

    100 Medical Plz, Lake Saint Louis, MO