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Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

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

Overview of Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD is a Pediatric Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO. They specialize in Pediatric Ophthalmology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis. Dr. Cruz, completed a residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Ophthalmology Baylor College of Med, Ophthalmology Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Patients rated Dr. Cruz an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Cruz works at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Strabismus and Lazy Eye along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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 (314) 268-4010
  2. 2
    Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 977-5200
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    Center for Specialized Medicine
    1225 S Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 617-2600
  4. 4
    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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Admitting Hospitals

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  • SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
  • Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital
  • SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - St. Louis

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Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Exotropia
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Diplopia
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Monofixation Syndrome
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Presbyopia
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Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoblastoma
Stye
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
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Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
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    2.8
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    Patient Ratings (18)
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    About Dr. Oscar Cruz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pediatric Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 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 College of Med, Ophthalmology Christus St Joseph Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Joseph Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    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 works at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. View the full address on Dr. Cruz’s profile.

    Dr. Cruz has seen patients for Strabismus and Lazy Eye, 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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