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Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD

Pediatrics*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is a pediatrician in Silver Spring, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Natl Autonomous University of Nicaragua in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fairfax Hospital and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

10230 New Hampshire Ave Ste 205 Silver Spring, MD 20903
Telehealth available

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Dr. Cruz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cruz

3.8
24 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
13%
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2 star
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1 star
21%
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Amazing doctor!!
I chose Dr. Cruz as my doctor quite randomly when my child was born in the hospital. Now, 16 years later, with two teenage daughters, I couldn’t have found a better, more knowledgeable, and compassionate doctor. Dr. Cruz excels in using differential diagnosis to quickly identify health issues. His compassion has been a comfort whenever I’ve called in a panic, and he has always been able to explain concerns and outcomes clearly and reassuringly. He has been a trusted partner through many health issues, ranging from minor to serious, and I have never regretted following my intuition to select him on that first day. Initially, his office was crowded, and wait times were long, but those issues have been resolved. His practice now runs very smoothly at a new location with additional staff, including a nurse practitioner. As someone in healthcare myself, I can compare many metrics and confidently say that Dr. Cruz is definitely the top doctor in our area.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sandra – Sep 06, 2024
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Best doctor
I’ve never had a doctor be so thorough and care so much about my kids as Dr. Cruz I recently switched all of them and my insurance so that we could stick with him after I finally found him! He is thorough amazing kind all of the above!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Holly – Sep 20, 2023
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Dr Cruz is a great doctor my kids go there since they were born now my oldest is 8. He is so profesional and what I like from him is that he knows what's he is doing. Friendly with my kids . Front desk girls are helful too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 19, 2021
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Very dirty office and rude staff. Dr. Cruz, never has enough time and always rushes my son out. Not a place to take your kids.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2020
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This office is very dirty and anti hygienic, the front desk staff is very unprofessional. Dr. Cruz is never on time and is very rude. Run away from this place.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Omar – Feb 13, 2020
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Drs are fine, but the ladies at front desk no help at all every time that I called when my baby is sick they never have an apts and can’t take him, definitely changing pediatric don’t like the office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2019
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Extremely busy office, front desk lady is very pleasant and helpful. The check in nurses are very professional and capture information needed for appt point. The therapy doctor always check in with you too, really appreciate the sincerity of care receive from this office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gyssette Isom in Maryland – Mar 05, 2018
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He is the best doctor I have ever seen in my life. Because of him my children are well He is best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kalpana in Bethesda – Jan 02, 2018
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He is a great doctor:) i trust very much, the only problem is he is always busy. never answers the phones. my baby had a fever for about 2 weeks and we could not get an appointment. and once we did, the snowstorm cancelled it. had to take him to the ER.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
9 others found this helpful
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Sandra Barreda in Springfield, VA – Jan 28, 2016
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Dr. Carlos Cruz, MD is a pediatrician in Silver Spring, MD and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Natl Autonomous University of Nicaragua in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Inova Fairfax...read more
  • Pediatrics

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  • Howard University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2002
  • Natl Autonomous University Of Nicaragua

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Office10230 New Hampshire Ave Ste 205 Silver Spring, MD 20903
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