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Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 82
Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD
2.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CA.
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Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 82
Norwalk, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CA.

About

Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Norwalk, CA. They graduated from MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE INCORPORATED and completed a residency at St Joseph Mercy Oakland|Traverse City Reg Psy Hospital. They currently practice at Lucita M Cruz MD and are affiliated with La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Norwalk Community Hospital and Coast Plaza Hospital. At present, Dr. Cruz received an average rating of 2.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cruz also speaks Spanish, Tagalog and Visayan. Dr. Cruz accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lucita M Cruz MD Inc
    12507 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
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2.9
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  • I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while helping you to prevent health problems and get support to manage any chronic conditions you may have. Call now to get started.
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Biography
  • Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Norwalk, CA. She specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tagalog
Visayan
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • MATIAS H. AZNAR MEMORIAL COLLEGE OF MEDICINE INCORPORATED
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Joseph Mercy Oakland|Traverse City Reg Psy Hospital
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cruz's profile.

Dr. Lucita Cruz, MD is affiliated with La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, Norwalk Community Hospital and Coast Plaza Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • La Palma Intercommunity Hospital

    7901 Walker St, La Palma, CA

  • Norwalk Community Hospital

    13222 Bloomfield Ave, Norwalk, CA

  • Coast Plaza Hospital

    13100 Studebaker Rd, Norwalk, CA