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Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 51
Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL.
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Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD

Interventional Cardiology* Age 51
Port Charlotte, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL.

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Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL and has 25 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1999 and completed a residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals.They currently practice at Millennium Physician Group- Port Charlotte and are affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte and Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda. At present, Dr. Santa-Cruz received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Santa-Cruz is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Secondary Hypertension
Typical Atrial Flutter
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Interventional Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Impella Device
Mitral Valve Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pericardiocentesis
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Vascular Intervention
PFO Repair
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Renal Artery Angioplasty
Stress Echocardiogram
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
Telemedicine
Thrombolysis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
Treadmill Stress Test
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
WATCHMAN LAA Closure Procedure

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Locations

  1. 1 Charlotte Heart and Vascular
    3340 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 764-5858
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Millennium Physician Group - Charlotte Heart and Vascular Institute
    713 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 764-5858

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Aug 09, 2019
He's very pleasant
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Specialties*
Interventional Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of North Carolina Hospital
    2000
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of North Carolina Hospital NC
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Santa-Cruz's profile.

Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte and Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda.

Yes, Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital

    21298 Olean Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL

  • Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte

    2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL

  • Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

    809 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL