Dr. Michael Joseph Cruz MD
Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
217 W Cataldo Spokane WA, 99201About
Dr. Michael Cruz is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Cruz specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1987
Medical College of Wisconsin 1995
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Allergies
- Sleep Disorders
- Deviated Septum
- Nasal Polyps
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
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