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Jose L. Cruz Melendez
Pediatrician
2431 Autopista Luis A. Ferr� Ponce Puerto Rico, 00717About
Jose L. Cruz Melendez, MD, maintains a position at his own private practice, Dr. Jose Cruz Melendez, a pediatric practice located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is a well-versed pediatrician with nearly forty years of experience, and is additionally affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila. Dr. Melendez completed his medical degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and undertook a fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine. To stay current in his field, he maintains professional memberships in the American Medical Association, the Puerto Rico Pediatric Association, and the Puerto Rico Medical Association. For his hard work and dedication, he has been awarded the Best Teacher Award from Ponce School of Medicine.
Jose L. Cruz Melendez's Videos
Education and Training
MD at Universidad Aut�noma de Guadalajara
Provider Details
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Jose L. Cruz Melendez's Expert Contributions
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
Yes,is important to examine the milestones,and to be sure the muscles tone and motor systems are normal for his age.Beside that his behavior for his age.Any alteration on behavior should alert and a red flag for a neurodevelopmental disorder. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Professor at Ponce School of Medicine -
Awards
- Best Teacher Award from Ponce School of Medicine
Fellowships
- 1 Year Anesthesiology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Pediatric Association, Puerto Rico Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Co-Author
What do you attribute your success to?
- His dedication, discipline, achievements, love of his profession and keeping updated in pediatric education. He is also gentle and listens to his patients.
Hobbies / Sports
- Singing, Playing Violin, Guitar, Martial Arts
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Pediatrics & Child Health
Jose L. Cruz Melendez's Practice location
Dr. Jose L. Cruz Melendez, MD
2431 Autopista Luis A. Ferr� -Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717Get Direction
Jose L. Cruz Melendez's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cruz Melendez
- Khv
Night chad
- Amanda
The services given by Dr. Cruz Melendez are excellent; from the moment you walk in the office, to when you live. For years we've been served by a great person and doctor... We're absolutely thankful.
- Aida
Excellent pediatrician
- Jorge d.
Not Bad at All !!!!
- Rey jaime
Very knowledgable ,and experienced ,right on point diagnosis.
- Felix
Ok
- Cinthya
Muy Bueno
- Maria
Excellent
- Norma
Excellent doctor
- Angel
Excelente profesional
- Cristina
Excelente servicio. Rapido
- Pedro
Excelente el trato, muy Bueno el servicio y muy profesional
- Marcos
Excellent doctor. He speak English and is very friendly with kids. Great service!
- Glorymar
Excelente servicio!!!üëå
- Rossanne
Excelente Dr y muy accesible.
- Angel
Servicio Excelente
- Luis geraldo
Muy satisfecha con la atencion del médico
- janet
Good
- Marisel
Excelent
- Carmen
Muy agradecida por los servicios de ciudado médico ofrecidos a mis hijas. Recomendaria al Doctor y su equipo. Un tiempo de espera corto, explicación de estado de salud entendible, tratamientos efectivos, disponibilidad, son respetuosos, amables y comprometido con sus pacientes. Gracias! È xito!
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