Mercedez C. Cruz, MD

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Mercedez C. Cruz, MD
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4.8/5 (66 ratings)
  • Podcasts
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    BayCare HealthChat

    Vitamins and Supplements for Kids: Do They Need Them?
    March 02, 2022

    Dr. Mercedez Cruz leads a discussion on if and when children should be given vitamins or supplements, and how to do so safely.

  • Affiliations
    • BayCare Medical Group
    • St. Joseph's Hospital - North
    • BayCare Physician Partners
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics
  • Gender
    • Female
  • Insurances Accepted
    We Accept the Following Insurances
  • Patient Reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing this provider. To learn more click here.

    4.8/5 Overall Rating
    Provider Explained Things Clearly 4.8/5
    Provider Listened Carefully 4.9/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 4.7/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.5/5
    Provider Showed Respect 4.9/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 5/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.7/5
    66 Reviews, 24 Comments
    5/5
    10/25/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    My kids have been seeing Dr. Cruz since we moved to this area a couple of years ago. We could not be happier with her care of our children!
    4.9/5
    9/5/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    I want to commend Dr. Cruz, now that she is a parent herself, for her ability to empathize with fellow parents on the challenges of raising small children and the strategies she has undertaken to make that possible.
    5/5
    8/17/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr Cruz is the best pediatrician we have had. My 14 yr old son has seen her for 3 yrs and loves her approach. He feels she has Conversations about his health instead of just asking questions.
    5/5
    8/2/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Good
    4.6/5
    2/23/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Provider appropriately engaged my son directly and asked me to let him answer questions. I appreciated that! My son liked her and said I trusted what she had to say
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  • Doctor Bio
    • Dr. Mercedez Cruz is a board-certified pediatrician with BayCare Medical Group, serving the Land O'Lakes community, where she sees patients from birth to 18 years old. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC. Dr. Cruz continued her medical education by completing a pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas specifically in the Primary Care Leaders Evaluating and Addressing Disparities (LEAD) Program. Dr. Cruz is devoted to ensuring the longevity of her patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them while providing compassionate well-rounded care. She takes the time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all her patients. She conducts various follow-ups, well-baby check-ups, annual physical exams, sports physicals and administers routine childhood vaccines. Dr. Cruz is part of BayCare Medical Group serving the Tampa, Florida area. She is also certified in basic cardiac life support and remains up to date with the rapidly evolving field of pediatric medicine as a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics along with the Florida Medical Association.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Residency
    • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • Specialties
    • Pediatrics
  • Education
    • Howard University College of Medicine

Doctor Locations

Land O' Lakes HealthHub Pediatrics

18600 Fernview St Ste 102
Land O Lakes, FL 34638
Phone: (813) 692-8033
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