Mercedez C. Cruz, MD

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Mercedez C. Cruz, MD
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4.8/5 (62 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
    • BayCare Physician Partners
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Pediatrics - Pediatrics
  • Gender
    • Female
  • 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 4.8/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 4.8/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.5/5
    Provider Showed Respect 4.8/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 5/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.7/5
    62 Reviews, 19 Comments
    5/5
    7/28/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Cruz is very through and pays attention to details.
    5/5
    4/9/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Cruz is an incredible physician. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind and compassionate.
    5/5
    4/2/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Cruz again very thorough and made sure my sons were taken care of
    5/5
    4/2/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    Dr. Cruz always kind, thoughtful and thorough with my 3 sons
    5/5
    12/28/2024 | BayCare Verified Patient
    She was prepared and very relatable
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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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