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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD

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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD
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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.
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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD

Neurosurgery Age 60
Knoxville, TN
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN.

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Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Knoxville, TN and has 35 years experience. They graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1988 and completed a residency at Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.They currently practice at Neurosurgery and Spine Consultnts and are affiliated with Cumberland Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Roane 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 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Their 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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  • Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Neurosurgery & Spine Consultnts
    9314 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37923
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz
3.3
Based on 43 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
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1 Star (18)

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Aug 26, 2023
Dr. Cruz has an excellent way of making patients feel comfortable. He’s extremely thorough in his research and diagnosis and will do everything possible to ensure that recovery is successful. I feel very confident in his assessments and treatment plans so far and I’m happy he’s my neurologist.
Dr. Taja M. Welch — Aug 26, 2023
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Biography
  • Dr. Leonardo Rodriguez-Cruz, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Knoxville, TN and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1988. He specializes in Neurosurgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Specialties
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University 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
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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 Cumberland Medical Center, Parkwest Medical Center, Roane Medical Center and University of Tennessee Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cumberland Medical Center

    421 S Main St, Crossville, TN

  • Parkwest Medical Center

    9352 Park West Blvd, Knoxville, TN

  • Roane Medical Center

    8045 Roane Medical Center Dr, Harriman, TN

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN