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Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.5 (11)
Map Pin Small Port Charlotte, FL
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD

Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in Port Charlotte, FL. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital, Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte and Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda. Dr. Santa-Cruz, completed a residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals. Patients rated Dr. Santa-Cruz an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Santa-Cruz works at Millennium Physician Group- Port Charlotte in Port Charlotte, FL with other offices in Punta Gorda, FL. 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. Santa-Cruz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Charlotte Heart and Vascular
    3340 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 764-5858
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Millennium Physician Group - Charlotte Heart and Vascular Institute
    713 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (941) 764-5858

Hospital Affiliations
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  • HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital
  • Shorepoint Health Port Charlotte
  • Shorepoint Health Punta Gorda

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    About Dr. Richard Santa-Cruz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1861423758
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of North Carolina Hospital NC
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of North Carolina Hospitals
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of North Carolina Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Emory University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
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