Overview
Dana L. Cruz, M.D., is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity specialist at Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group. She joins our team from the University of Arizona where she completed her hand, upper extremity and microsurgery fellowship. Dr. Cruz is an esteemed upper extremity surgeon belonging to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Ruth Jackson Society. She completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Temple University Hospital, one of the best hospitals in Philadelphia. Dr. Cruz treats a diverse group of upper extremity problems including trauma/fractures, degenerative conditions and congenital differences affecting patients both young and old.Dr. Cruz joined Orlin & Cohen in 2022 after she completed fellowship training in hand, upper extremity and microsurgery at the University of Arizona. Dr. Cruz has published and researched several orthopedic conditions, including spinal deformities, sports-related injuries, congenital hand differences and served as the editor-in-chief for Temple University Journal of Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, a publication devoted to clinical service and orthopedic research innovations.A committed social activist, Dr. Cruz has presented research on disparities in healthcare, and their impact on patient outcomes, demonstrating her commitment to removing barriers and providing expanded access to quality care for all individuals.
Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tennis Elbow, Lordosis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1728 Sunrise Highway, Merrick, NY 11566
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Suites 100A & 100B, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
36 Lincoln Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cruz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dana L. Cruz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dana L. Cruz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dana L. Cruz by calling their office at 516-536-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dana L. Cruz a top-rated expert for Tennis Elbow?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dana L. Cruz is classified as an Advanced expert for Tennis Elbow, 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. Dana L. Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Dana L. Cruz is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Tennis Elbow, Lordosis, and Tenosynovitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Dana L. Cruz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dana L. Cruz has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tennis Elbow. You can view a list of Dr. Dana L. Cruz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dana L. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Dana L. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-536-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- LordosisDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Experienced
- BursitisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Ganglion CystDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- KyphosisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.