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Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD

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4.6 (44)
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19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD

Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Rapid City, SD. They specialize in General Surgery, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. Dr. Santa-Cruz, completed a residency at Duke University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Santa-Cruz an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Santa-Cruz works at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street in Rapid City, SD. They frequently treat conditions like Urinary Incontinence along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Santa-Cruz's Office Locations

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    Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street
    2805 5th St, Rapid City, SD 57701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 755-5700

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  • Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

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Urinary Incontinence
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Prostate Removal
Kidney Cancer
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Partial Nephrectomy
Prostate Biopsy
Renal Transplant
Abdominal Pain
Acute Cystitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Stones
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Circumcision
Complex Penile Surgery
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Penile Implants
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Uroflowmetry
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Vasectomy
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Bedwetting
Bladder Atony
Bladder Carcinoma
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Bone Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Chronic Tubulo Interstitial Nephritis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Epididymitis
Gallstones
Gonorrhea Infections
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Horseshoe Kidney
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Irradiation Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Infertility
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Priapism
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Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Undescended Testicles
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stones
Urinary Hesitancy
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Yeast Infections
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colectomy
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystometry
Cystotomy
Dipstick Urinalysis
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Kidney Stone Removal
Laparoscopic Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lithotripsy
Open Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Orchiectomy
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Vasectomy Reversal
Wedge Resection Colon
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    4.6
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    About Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1508816869
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Urology
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    Dr. Santa-Cruz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Santa-Cruz works at Monument Health Rapid City Clinic, 5th Street in Rapid City, SD. View the full address on Dr. Santa-Cruz’s profile.

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

    44 patients have reviewed Dr. Santa-Cruz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Santa-Cruz.

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