Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD
Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is an infectious disease internist in Alton, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University Peruana in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Progress West Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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4 Memorial Dr Ste 230 Alton, IL 62002Make an Appointment
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Dr. Rafael De La Cruz, MD is an infectious disease internist in Alton, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Cayetano Heredia University Peruana in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as...read moreInfectious Disease Medicine
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University Louisville
Fellowship Hospital, 2005Southern Il University
Residency Hospital, 2003Memorial Mc Southern Il University
Internship Hospital, 2001Cayetano Heredia University Peruana
Medical School, 1995
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- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean17% higher than the national average
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
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