Overview
"Dr. Mercedez Cruz is a board-certified pediatrician with BayCare Medical Group, serving the Land O'Lakes community, where she sees patients from birth to 18 years old. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Cruz continued her medical education by completing a pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas specifically in the Primary Care Leaders Evaluating and Addressing Disparities (LEAD) Program."", 'Dr. Cruz is devoted to ensuring the longevity of her patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them while providing compassionate well-rounded care. She takes the time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all her patients. She conducts various follow-ups, well-baby check-ups, annual physical exams, sports physicals and administers routine childhood vaccines. Dr. Cruz is part of BayCare Medical Group serving the Tampa, Florida area. She is also certified in basic cardiac life support and remains up to date with the rapidly evolving field of pediatric medicine as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics along with the Florida Medical Association.".
Dr. Cruz is board certified in AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
18600 Fernview St, Ste 102, Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Clinical Research
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