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Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD

Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD

Urology*

Dr. Robert Santa-Cruz, MD is a urologist in Palm Harbor, FL. Dr. Santa-Cruz has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal, Urinary Conditions, and Urologic Surgery. He is affiliated with AdventHealth Ocala. He is not accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Locations

AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Palm Harbor

AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Palm Harbor34041 US Highway 19 N Ste D Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Santa-Cruz specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Santa-Cruz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santa-Cruz

4.5

46 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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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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Troy – Jan 24, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2023
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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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Brenda Speed-Stephen – Aug 02, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 02, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dustin – Jul 01, 2023
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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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Sally Madigan – Jun 28, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Lonnie – Jun 27, 2023
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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
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Jun 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Kendahl Wetz – Jun 10, 2023
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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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Mar 18, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jen H – Mar 11, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Julia Anderson – Mar 01, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2023
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No results
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No results
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Feb 22, 2023
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No results
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No results
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Jan 28, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2023
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 05, 2023
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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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Oct 25, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Santa-Cruz speaks English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing the best care for each patient's body, mind and spirit.

biography

Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD, is a board-certified urologist, focusing on urological oncology and urogynecology for the past twenty years. Dr. Santa Cruz specializes in using multiport and single-port robotic surgery to treat kidney cancer, prostate...read more
  • Urology

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  • University Of North Carolina-chapel Hill

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • John F. Foman, MD Award, 1998

  • University of Pennsylvania, graduated Cum Laude, 1993

  • Board Certified, American Board of Urology, 2009

  • North Carolina Residents Conference, Case Report Award, 2003

  • National Mathematics Honor Society, 1993

  • AOA Canidate, 1998

Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Ocala

    1500 SW 1st Ave
    Ocala, FL 34471
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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