Dr. Marilou Gegare Cruz M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
11525 Brookshire Ave Suite 400 Downey CA, 90241About
Dr. Marilou Cruz is an adolescent specialist practicing in Downey, CA. Dr. Cruz works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Cruz treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1978
University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Tonsillitis
- Stomach Flu
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