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Dr. Edward Kruse, DO

Dr. Edward Kruse, DO

General Surgery*

Dr. Edward Kruse, DO is a general surgeon in Edinburg, TX. He is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Locations

UT Health RGV Multispecialty - Edinburg

UT Health RGV Multispecialty - Edinburg3804 S Jackson Rd Ste 1 Edinburg, TX 78539
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kruse is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Kruse specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Kruse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kruse

3.7

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
29%
29%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Ben cochran in SC – Sep 08, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lori in Tennille – Jul 30, 2018
Hi Lori, thank you for taking the time to leave a...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Kruse works with patients to provide education about their diseases to ensure that they can make the best informed decision about their care.

biography

Dr. Edward Kruse is a distinguished surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon) at UT Health RGV. Dr. Kruse's medical journey began in Iowa, where he completed his medical education. His commitment to serving others led him to the United States Army,...read more
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Medical College Of Virginia/ Vcu

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Va Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Marshfield Clinic

    Residency Hospital, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • Optimizing Patient Selection for Irreversible Electroporation of Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Analyses of Survival, 2022-01-13

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd
    McAllen, TX 78503
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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