Dr. Karen O. Cruz
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 Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
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3686 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297
695 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224
1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 106, Mesa, AZ 85202
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karen O. Cruz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karen O. Cruz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karen O. Cruz by calling their office at 480-821-3632. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karen O. Cruz a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen O. Cruz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Karen O. Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Karen O. Cruz is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Karen O. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Karen O. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 480-821-3632 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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- Distinguished
- AgranulocytosisDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Breast CancerDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Severe Congenital NeutropeniaDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Severe Congenital Neutropenia.
- Advanced
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.