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Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Riza Cruz, MD
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Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 53
Baton Rouge, LA
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Offers telehealth

Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Cruz graduated from Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, TX (Family Medicine). Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Cruz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. Dr. Cruz has experience treating conditions like Osteopenia, Prostatitis and Bedwetting among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cruz received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Cruz's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteopenia
Prostatitis
Bedwetting
Osteopenia
Prostatitis
Bedwetting
Osteopenia
Prostatitis
Bedwetting
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Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Adrenal Gland Diseases
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anaphylaxis
Anxiety
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Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Boil
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coccygeal Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis E
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Obstruction
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Perforated Eardrum
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Skin Ulcer
Sunburn
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Air and Gas Embolism
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Fissure
Anaphylactic Tree Nut Allergy
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anosmia
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Flutter
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Atrophic Vaginitis
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Cocaine Withdrawal
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Conn's Syndrome
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Skin
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Duodenal Ulcer
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Bursitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fat Embolism
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Hair Loss
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Histoplasmosis
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mastodynia
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Septic Embolism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Subacute Thyroiditis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vocal Cord Polyp
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pilonidal Cyst Removal
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 752-2470
  2. 2 Hill Medical Associates
    170 McGehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-5100
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-5100

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cruz
3.0
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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May 19, 2021
Dr. Cruz was very welcoming and listened to all of my concerns. Her presentation of my treatment and diagnoses was easy to understand.
Rodney Washington — May 19, 2021
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Hospital Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, TX (Family Medicine)
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Riza Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cruz's profile.

Dr. Cruz frequently treats the following conditions: Osteopenia, Prostatitis and Bedwetting. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Riza Cruz, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA