Karen O. Cruz
Expertise in
46
conditions
Expertise in
46
conditions
1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 106, 
Mesa, AZ 

Overview

Dr. Ortiz Cruz joined Ironwood Cancer & Research Center in September 2014, after completing her hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the University of South Carolina in Charleston. She completed two years of research at the National Cancer Institute | National Institutes of Health in Bethesda Maryland where she was involved with clinical research in radiation oncology in addition to work with medical oncology. Dr. Ortiz Cruz also completed an internal medicineresidency training program at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix. She has published several articles in scientific journals and presented at various meetings. Dr. Cruz's specializes in solid tumor and hematologic disorders with a special interest in breast, colon cancer and lymphoma. Dr. Cruz's goal is to deliver the best care available for her patients by providing personalized treatment planning in conjunction with cutting-edge therapy.Dr. Cruz's personal goal is to deliver the best care available for her patients with the understanding that personalized treatment planning in conjunction with utilizing cutting-edge therapy is the best means to achieve this goal.

Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Agranulocytosis.

Graduate Institution
Ross University School Of Medicine
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine (Sub: Hematology)
Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
Fellowships
Medical University of South Carolina
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Options
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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MercyCare
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Moda Health
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  • PPO
Northern Plains Alliance
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Oscar
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SCAN Health Plan
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SelectHealth
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  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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VibrantRx
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Ironwood Physicians, PC
1432 S Dobson Road, Suite 106, Mesa, AZ 85202
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