Juanita Hernandez Cruz
Internist
Las Piedras Puerto Rico, 00771About
Juanita Hernandez Cruz, MD, is an established internist with Ryder Memorial Hospital in Humacao, Puerto Rico. She received her medical degree at The University of Cadiz and trained at Hospital Regional Caguas. Dr. Cruz is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and is a professional member of the American Medical Association and the Puerto Rico Medical Association.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Cádiz
Seville, Spain Medicine Faculty M. D. 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Geriatric Medicine
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Juanita Hernandez Cruz's Expert Contributions
Pain relief with blood thinning tablets?
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Right abdominal pain?
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- A
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Doctors Without Borders
Internships
- Hospital Regional Caguas
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her love of medicine.
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