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Dr. Carl Cruse, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
2.8 (12)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
52 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carl Cruse, MD

Dr. Carl Cruse, MD is a Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL. They specialize in Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, has 52 years of experience, and is board certified in Plastic Surgery. They graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine and is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Cruse, completed a residency at University of Kentucky - Plastic Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Cruse an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Cruse works at Practice in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Skin Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cruse's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Urology of Virginia Pllc
    12902 Usf Magnolia Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 745-4673
  2. 2
    Tampa General Hospital
    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 844-8546
  3. 3
    Usf Dermatology Laboratory
    12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0800
  4. 4
    Usf Multidisciplinary Programs
    2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 974-2201

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tampa General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Skin Grafts
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Skin Cancer
Wound Repair
Barrett's Esophagus
Birthmark
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Colorectal Cancer
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Lipomas
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Second-Degree Burns
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Thyroid Cancer
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Pain
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Bedsores
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Brow Ptosis
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dentofacial Anomalies
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Laceration
Lip Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Melanoma
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Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurofibrosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Third-Degree Burns
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Wounds
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Blepharoplasty
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Eyelid Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Lip, Excision or Resection
Liposuction
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Plastic Surgical Procedures
Puncture Aspiration
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin and Tissue Reduction
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    2.8
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    About Dr. Carl Cruse, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 52 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1568474997
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of Kentucky - Plastic Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Plastic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Cruse has seen patients for Skin Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cruse on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Cruse. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cruse.

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