Search

See All Pediatricians in Silver Spring, MD

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD
3.7 (23 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Silver Spring, MD.
Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD
3.7 (23 Ratings)
Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD

Pediatrics* Age 57
Silver Spring, MD
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Silver Spring, MD.

About

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Silver Spring, MD and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Natl Autonomous University of Nicaragua in 1994 and completed a residency at Howard University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Children's National Hospital. At present, Dr. Cruz received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cruz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.

Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Common Cold
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Common Cold
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Diaper Rash
Fever
  • View other providers who treat Fever
Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Throat Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
  • View other providers who treat Acne
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anaphylaxis
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
  • View other providers who treat Anxiety
Asthma
  • View other providers who treat Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bird Flu
  • View other providers who treat Bird Flu
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
  • View other providers who treat Bunion
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
  • View other providers who treat Cough
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
  • View other providers who treat Dry Skin
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
  • View other providers who treat Ear Ache
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Febrile Convulsion
Food Poisoning
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Giardiasis
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
  • View other providers who treat Headache
Hearing Disorders
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
  • View other providers who treat Hernia
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hives
  • View other providers who treat Hives
Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
  • View other providers who treat Impetigo
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
  • View other providers who treat Insomnia
Intertrigo
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Lice
  • View other providers who treat Lice
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
  • View other providers who treat Migraine
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Otitis
  • View other providers who treat Otitis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Phimosis
  • View other providers who treat Phimosis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pinworm
  • View other providers who treat Pinworm
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
  • View other providers who treat Polyuria
Proteinuria
Rash
  • View other providers who treat Rash
Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
  • View other providers who treat Ringworm
Rosacea
  • View other providers who treat Rosacea
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Scabies
  • View other providers who treat Scabies
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Separation Anxiety
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stye
  • View other providers who treat Stye
Sunburn
  • View other providers who treat Sunburn
Swine Flu
Thrush
  • View other providers who treat Thrush
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
  • View other providers who treat Tremor
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
  • View other providers who treat Vertigo
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
  • View other providers who treat Warts
Wheezing
  • View other providers who treat Wheezing
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Diabetes Counseling
Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Care
Preventive Care
Sick Patient Care
Sports Physical Examination

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Aetna HMO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Select
    Small Group Maryland Elect Choice Open Access
    Small Group Maryland HMO
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue HMO
  • Open Access Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    10230 New Hampshire Ave Ste 205, Silver Spring, MD 20903
  2. 2 Alexandria Womencare
    3327 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cruz
3.7
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Cruz?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Sep 20, 2023
I’ve never had a doctor be so thorough and care so much about my kids as Dr. Cruz I recently switched all of them and my insurance so that we could stick with him after I finally found him! He is thorough amazing kind all of the above!
Holly — Sep 20, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Cruz to family and friends

Dr. Cruz's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Cruz

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Cruz, or would you like to choose another provider and have an online appointment right now?
Find provider online now
Call now to make an appointment
(301) 434-1096

About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Natl Autonomous University of Nicaragua
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Howard University Hospital
    2002
Residency Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Cruz communicate via email?
4 users said yes.
Yes
(4)
No
(1)
Does Dr. Cruz offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
5 users said yes.
Yes
(5)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz offer an online patient portal?
5 users said yes.
Yes
(5)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz have free onsite parking?
5 users said yes.
Yes
(5)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz offer weekend visits?
No users said yes.
Yes
(0)
No
(5)
Does Dr. Cruz offer evening visits?
3 users said yes.
Yes
(3)
No
(2)
Does Dr. Cruz specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Cruz accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is affiliated with Children's National Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC