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Dr. Daniel Cruz, MD

Dr. Daniel Cruz, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Cruz, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cruz has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

UCLA Health Cardiovascular Center

100 Medical Plz Ste 630 Los Angeles, CA 90095
Telehealth available

Dr. Cruz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Cruz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cruz

4.2

17 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
12%
12%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
12%
12%

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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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Best Doctor ever – Jul 11, 2024
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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
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Edward – Jan 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 22, 2022
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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
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Chuck Cohen – Oct 27, 2022
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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
Helpful
Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Pete Helling – Dec 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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CC in Studio City, CA – May 14, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Banwari Bishnoi in Ventura, CA – Mar 06, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
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Pharez in Palmdale, CA – Nov 21, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Burbank, CA – Apr 15, 2016
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biography

Dr. Daniel Cruz, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cruz has extensive experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of California,...read more
  • Cardiology

  • Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology

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  • Ucla Med Ctr/ucla D Geffen School

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
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Dr. Cruz is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    UCLA Health Cardiovascular Center

    UCLA Health Cardiovascular Center100 Medical Plz Ste 630 Los Angeles, CA 90095
    1

    Practice

    Office100 Medical Plz Ste 630W Los Angeles, CA 90095
    2

    Practice

    Office1145 Gayley Ave Ste 301 Los Angeles, CA 90024
    3
    Office100 Med Plz Ste 630W Los Angeles, CA 90095
    4
    Office100 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 630E Los Angeles, CA 90024
    5

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

      757 Westwood Plz
      Los Angeles, CA 90095
      Recipient of 35
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      16% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

      1250 16th St
      Santa Monica, CA 90404
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      14% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Marian Regional Medical Center

      1400 E Church St
      Santa Maria, CA 93454
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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