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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Moyamoya Disease, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
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950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
3 West Olive Street, Suite 132, Scranton, PA 18508
35 Justin Drive, Danville, PA 17821
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carolina V. Cruz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carolina V. Cruz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carolina V. Cruz by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carolina V. Cruz a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carolina V. Cruz is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carolina V. Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Carolina V. Cruz is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stent Placement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Carolina V. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Carolina V. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- StrokeDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
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- DysarthriaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Stent PlacementDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.