Edwin Rodriguez-Cruz, MD

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Get to know Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Edwin Rodriguez-Cruz, who serves patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Being a renowned pediatric cardiologist and speaker, Dr. Rodriguez-Cruz serves as the Director of the Cardiology Section at San Jorge Children & Women’s Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

San Jorge Children & Women’s Hospital is the only private pediatric hospital in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. It has all the sub-specialties requested, which also makes it unique in its class in addition to its specialized units. With more than 200 pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists on staff, San Jorge Children & Women’s Hospital aims to provide high quality care to those who come through their door. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1992 after he graduated with his medical degree from the San Juan Bautista School of Medicine. Now, with years of experience in his field, he continuously strives to provide his patients with the highest degree of care. 

Pediatric cardiologists are pediatricians who specialize in cardiology. They treat diseases and abnormalities of the heart and circulatory system in children. They practice in a variety of medical settings, including children’s hospitals, university medical centers, large community hospitals, as well as private offices throughout the country.

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