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Dr. Riza Cruz, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

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Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 54
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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About Dr. Riza Cruz, MD

Dr. Cruz graduated from Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, TX (Family Medicine). Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Cruz has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypokalemia, Tobacco Use Disorder and Acidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Cruz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Acidosis
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bedsores
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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Dehydration
Hypotension
Cachexia
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Respiratory Failure
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dyslipidemia
Hypoxemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Anxiety
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Hyperkalemia
Skin Ulcer
Sickle Cell Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Bacterial Sepsis
Malnutrition
Acute Bronchitis
Bleeding Disorders
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Congestive Heart Failure
Pneumonia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Bladder Infection
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hyperlipidemia
Gallstones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Hypertension
Intestinal Obstruction
Asthma
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Chronic Pain
Abdominal Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Bronchitis
Embolism
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Gout
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Diarrhea
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Epilepsy
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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atherosclerosis
Arthritis
Stroke
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Chest Pain
Headache
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Nausea
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Emphysema
Pulmonary Embolism
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Disease
Dysphagia
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Secondary Hypertension
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Arrhythmias
Cardiomyopathy
Shortness of Breath
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Hemorrhoids
Osteoarthritis
Menstrual Disorders
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Migraine
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Joint Pain
Sinus Bradycardia
Atrial Flutter
Influenza (Flu)
Carotid Artery Disease
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Fever
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anaphylaxis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Angina
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Angioedema
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anorectal Abscess
Anosmia
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Athlete's Foot
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrophic Vaginitis
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biliary Atresia
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Boil
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Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Cold Sore
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Common Cold
Concussion
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Cranial Trauma
Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drug Withdrawal
Dry Skin
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Bursitis
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gait Abnormality
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Hair Loss
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemispacial Neglect
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Histoplasmosis
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mastodynia
Meningitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Ringworm
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Sacrum Disorders
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Scabies
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Sciatica
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Tremor
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Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Valley Fever
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Preferred Care PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate Plus POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus

Where Dr. Riza Cruz, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge
    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 752-2470
  2. 2 Hill Medical Associates
    170 McGehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-5100
  3. 3 Ochsner Clinic LLC
    27342 Juban Rd Ste 102, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 388-6130
  4. 4 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 754-5100

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Hospital Medicine
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Dr. Cruz frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypokalemia, Tobacco Use Disorder and Acidosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Riza Cruz, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge.

Yes, Dr. Riza Cruz, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University - Lubbock, TX
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock, TX (Family Medicine)
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Riza Cruz, MD Practices

  • Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge

    17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

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