Carolina V. Cruz
Advanced in Stroke
Advanced in Stroke

Overview

Carolina Vivar, MD, is a vascular neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, or conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord. She provides care for people who have conditions such as carotid stenosis, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and strokes.|Originally from Ecuador, Dr. Vivar completed her medical degree at Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil. She completed her residency and advanced training at Geisinger Medical Center, where she will continue to care for patients. She did her vascular neurology training at University of Rochester, NY.|In her spare time, Dr. Vivar enjoys traveling and biking.

Dr. Cruz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Moyamoya Disease, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

Graduate Institution
Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil, 2007 - Doctor Of Medicine
Residency
Geisinger Medical Center, 2020
Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Fellowships
University of Rochester Medical Center-New York, 2021
Hospital Affiliations
Geisinger Medical Center
Upmc Williamsport
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Neurology
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Other Locations
Geisinger Scranton - Neurology
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurology
35 Justin Drive, Danville, PA 17821
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