Dr. Riza E. Cruz
Overview
Dr. Riza Elaine Cruz received her medical degree from Texas Tech University. Following this, she completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Cruz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, Low Potassium Level, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Embolectomy, and Hip Replacement.
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Rao R. Narra M.D. & Associates Apmc
Mydhili Kanumilli is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Gonzales, Louisiana. Dr. Kanumilli is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy, High Cholesterol, Obesity, Urinary Incontinence, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Riza E. Cruz
Is Dr. Riza E. Cruz a top-rated expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Riza E. Cruz is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), 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. Riza E. Cruz specialize in?
While Dr. Riza E. Cruz is a Hospital Medicine, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Sepsis, and Low Potassium Level. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hospital Medicine.
Does Dr. Riza E. Cruz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Riza E. Cruz has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). You can view a list of Dr. Riza E. Cruz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Riza E. Cruz accept my insurance?
Dr. Riza E. Cruz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Advanced
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Experienced
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