Expertise in
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Dr. Jose Cruz

Hematology
Methodist Physicians Texas Transplant Specialists - Adult Blood Marrow Transplant
4450 Medical Dr Fl 1, 
San Antonio, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
31 Years of Experience
Expertise in
24
conditions
Methodist Physicians Texas Transplant Specialists - Adult Blood Marrow Transplant
4450 Medical Dr Fl 1, 
San Antonio, TX 

Overview

Jose Cruz is a Hematologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 31 years.

Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Methodist Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Methodist Physicians Texas Transplant Specialists - Adult Blood Marrow Transplant
4450 Medical Dr Fl 1, San Antonio, TX 78229

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.

8 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Study of Ibrutinib Plus Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Older Patients (>/= 65 Years of Age) With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
A Randomized Phase III Study of Ibrutinib Plus Obinutuzumab Versus Ibrutinib Plus Venetoclax and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Older Patients (>/= 65 Years of Age) With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Other
Study Drugs: Ibrutinib, Obinutuzumab, Venetoclax
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
A Phase III, Randomized Study of Nivolumab (Opdivo) Plus AVD or Brentuximab Vedotin (Adcetris) Plus AVD in Patients (Age >/= 12 Years) With Newly Diagnosed Advanced Stage Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 01, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological, Procedure, Other, Radiation
Study Drugs: Brentuximab, Dacarbazine, Doxorubicin, Filgrastim, Nivolumab, Pegfilgrastim, Vinblastine
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of CLBR001, A Lentiviral Based Chimeric Antigen Receptor, In Patients With B-Cell Malignancies Previously Administered CLBR001
A Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of CLBR001, A Lentiviral Based Chimeric Antigen Receptor, In Patients With B-Cell Malignancies Previously Administered CLBR001
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drugs: CLBR001 CAR-T Cells, SWI019
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Study Comparing Ponatinib Versus Imatinib, Administered in Combination With Reduced-Intensity Chemotherapy, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ ALL)
A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-label, Multicenter Study Comparing Ponatinib Versus Imatinib, Administered in Combination With Reduced-Intensity Chemotherapy, in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ ALL)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: November 26, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ponatinib, Imatinib, Vincristine, Dexamethasone, Cytarabine, Methotrexate, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1, Open-label, Dose Escalating Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Activity of the Combination of CLBR001 and SWI019 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Malignancies
A Phase 1, Open-label, Dose Escalating Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Activity of the Combination of CLBR001 and SWI019 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 20, 2024
Intervention Type: Combination product
Study Drugs: CLBR001 CAR-T Cells, SWI019
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase II, Randomized Trial of Standard of Care, With or Without Midostaruin to Prevent Relapse Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With FLT3-ITD Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
A Phase II, Randomized Trial of Standard of Care, With or Without Midostaruin to Prevent Relapse Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients With FLT3-ITD Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 17, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-label, Multi-center, Expanded Treatment Protocol of Midostaurin (PKC412) in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Fms-like Tyrosine Kinase Receptor (FLT3) Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Eligible for Standard Induction and Consolidation Chemotherapy.
An Open-label, Multi-center, Expanded Treatment Protocol of Midostaurin (PKC412) in Adult Patients With Newly Diagnosed Fms-like Tyrosine Kinase Receptor (FLT3) Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Who Are Eligible for Standard Induction and Consolidation Chemotherapy.
Enrollment Status: No_longer_available
Publish Date: July 15, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
A Phase 1/2a Study of E6201 for the Treatment of Advanced Hematologic Malignancies With FLT3 and/or Ras Mutations, Including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
A Phase 1/2a Study of E6201 for the Treatment of Advanced Hematologic Malignancies With FLT3 and/or Ras Mutations, Including Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) or Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: March 20, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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7 Total Publications

Comparative Efficacy of Bendamustine Versus Fludarabine/Cyclophosphamide for Lymphodepletion Before Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy in Lymphoma.
Comparative Efficacy of Bendamustine Versus Fludarabine/Cyclophosphamide for Lymphodepletion Before Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy in Lymphoma.
Journal: Transplantation and cellular therapy
Published: September 23, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose Cruz

Is Dr. Jose Cruz a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose Cruz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Jose Cruz specialize in?

While Dr. Jose Cruz is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Multiple Myeloma, and Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Jose Cruz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jose Cruz has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Jose Cruz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jose Cruz accept my insurance?

Dr. Jose Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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