Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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Cardiology | Heart Failure | Pulmonary Hypertension
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Cardiology | Heart Failure | Pulmonary HypertensionI believe in patient centered care. I take pride in knowing my patients well and providing care with the knowledge and skills in the latest advances in my field.
I am a board-certified cardiologist specializing in heart failure and mechanical circulatory support. Additionally, I provide inpatient and outpatient cardiology consultations, preoperative evaluations and continuing cardiovascular care.
My special areas of clinical interest are cardiomyopathies, cardiogenic shock, ventricular assist devices, cardiac amyloidosis and pulmonary hypertension.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and practicing yoga.
school Education
Medical School
- University of Santo Tomas, 2005
Internship
- University of Santo Tomas, 2005 - 2006
Residency
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 2008 - 2011
Residency
- New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan, 2008 - 2011
Residency
- New York Presbyterian-Lower Manhattan, 2011 - 2012
Fellowship
- Montefiore Medical Center, 2015 - 2016
Fellowship
- Oregon Health & Science University-OHSU, 2012 - 2015
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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“The visit was good”
June 17, 2025
“Mary D Cruz, MD Very easy to talk to”
June 15, 2025
“Always satisfied”
June 14, 2025
“All good”
June 14, 2025
“I always look forward in seeing Dr. Cruz. She answers all my questions and concerns regarding my cardiac care. She's professional and compassionate.”
June 11, 2025
“Dr.cruz and staff were very professional as usual”
June 9, 2025
“Good informative”
June 7, 2025
“Cruz has been very thorough with caring for my health. She always knows what is going on with me and seems to know that the other members of my care team is doing. I believe great communication between all of them .”
April 17, 2025
“Love Dr Cruz. Thorough, courteous and respectful, concerned about my wellbeing. Makes me feel at home. Friendly. Always reviews records and meds and gives good explanations.”
April 11, 2025
“Professional,knowledgeable,caring!”
March 30, 2025
“No issues , provider was very professional and explained what I need to do and continue with medication prescribed”
March 25, 2025
“I am pleased over all”
March 19, 2025
“My team are always respectable to me”
March 15, 2025
“Like the cardiologist a lot - only need to come back in the event anything abnormal happens”
February 9, 2025
“A very good visit with Mary D Cruz, MD all questions answered. Medication was increased to which I am with standing with no physical reactions.”
February 6, 2025
“Dr. Cruz is always well informed with my health records. Sometimes she mentions things that I think she wouldn't know. Always takes time and doesn't rush my time. I needed cardiology clearance for possible surgery later next month. Carotid Artery surgery with a different doctor. One note though checking in seem cold but checkout receptionist was delightful. It is what it is.”
January 27, 2025
“Dr. Cruz is just a fantastic Doctor and Person”
January 16, 2025
“I have seen this provider Mary D Cruz, MD several times during the past two/three years. Her answers and deportment are "top notch and helpfull."”
January 13, 2025
“Very respectful answered all my questions very interested in my health,made suggestions to improve my health.”
January 11, 2025
“This was the first time I ever saw this provider, Dr Cruz was very competent and sympathetic to what I am going through!”
December 27, 2024
“Dr.Cruz is great!”
December 27, 2024
“All good with visit to Mary D Cruz, MD”
December 23, 2024
“All good with Mary D Cruz, MD”
November 24, 2024
“All good - nothing bad with my visit to Mary D Cruz, MD”
November 8, 2024
“Dr. Cruz is a very lovely Doctor. She explain things to me, in which I could understand. She showed her concern and understand, concerning my health. I am grateful to have her as my Doctor. Thank you.”
November 1, 2024
“Dr Cruz is a knowlegeable and csring physician. I feel comfortable,with her in charge of my Cardiology needs.”
October 28, 2024
“Received the best care & treatment from Dr. Cruz. She listens compassionately to my concerns regarding my cardiac condition. She is knowledgeable of my condition very well. And her professionalism is up to par. Thank you”
October 24, 2024
“Dr cruz is awesome”
October 22, 2024
“Mary D Cruz, MD is A very fine Doctor!”
October 19, 2024
“Very well satisfied with Mary D Cruz, MD”
October 15, 2024
“I have seen Dr. Cruz several times and I shall continue to seek her advise and counsel.”
September 27, 2024
5.0 RATING
“Dr. Cruz is very pleasant and professional!”
July 13, 2025