Overview
Dr. Oscar Cruz treats pediatric and adult patients for conditions and diseases related to the eyes. He offers surgery for adults with moderate to severe strabismus (crossed eyes, diplopia), and cares for children with moderate to severe amblyopia (poor sight) by occlusion therapy and/or pharmacologic therapy. His research includes work with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG) to study amblyopia and esotropia. Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology, Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and is involved in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment (St. Louis). Dr. Cruz is a triathlete and a past participant in the Boston Marathon.
Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amblyopia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
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. Oscar Cruz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Oscar Cruz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Oscar Cruz by calling their office at 314-617-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Oscar Cruz a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oscar Cruz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, 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. Oscar Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Oscar Cruz is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Esotropia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Oscar Cruz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Oscar Cruz has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Oscar Cruz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Oscar Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Oscar Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2600 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brown SyndromeDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- StrabismusDr. Cruz isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- EsotropiaDr. Cruz isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- Isolated Duane Retraction SyndromeDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Duane Retraction Syndrome.
- NearsightednessDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan TypeDr. Cruz isExperienced. Learn about Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.