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Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

Ophthalmology
2.8 (18)
Map Pin Small Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

Dr. Cruz works at Slucare in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Lazy Eye, Exotropia and Diplopia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Cruz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
    1465 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (636) 755-3400
  2. 2
    Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 977-5200
  3. 3
    SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics
    13000 Butler Crest Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 842-3535

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  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital

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    2.8
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    About Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

    Specialties
    • Ophthalmology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1801816236
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology Baylor Coll Of Med, Ophthalmology Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Joseph Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cruz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cruz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Cruz has seen patients for Lazy Eye, Exotropia and Diplopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Cruz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Cruz. 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. Cruz.

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