Margarita M. Martinez-Cruzado
Pediatrician
576 Calle Teniente Cesar Gonzalez Suite 202 San Juan Puerto Rico, 00918About
Dr. Margarita Martinez-Cruzado is a pediatrician practicing in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Martinez-Cruzado is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Martinez-Cruzado diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Martinez-Cruzado can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
MD at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Board Certification
The American Board of Pediatrics
Provider Details
Margarita M. Martinez-Cruzado's Expert Contributions
Do I have an STD?
You have to have a urine test now!! Urinalysis and urine culture. READ MORE
What's the best way to stop my baby's diarrhea?
Probiotics, like Bio Gaia dros or Gerber Soothe Drops, they are OTC. READ MORE
Can my child’s pediatrician also give vaccinations?
Many pediatricians vaccinate their patients at their office. They usually are not vaccinated in hospitals. READ MORE
Are there any home remedies to treat diarrhea?
Probiotics help. READ MORE
How long should my son stay home with the chicken pox?
Seven days after ALL lesions are crusted. READ MORE
Can milk cause loose stool in kids?
Intolerance to lactose causes diarrhea. Lactose is a natural sugar in cow's milk. READ MORE
Can a UTI affect small kids?
YES, it can be UTI. Shall go to the pediatrician ASAP. READ MORE
What can I do to help ease my child's asthma?
She needs to go to a pediatric pneumologist ASAP. READ MORE
Why does my child get the hiccups so often?
Gas in the stomach is a cause. Check which foods cause gas and avoiding them might help. READ MORE
What vaccines can be harmful to children?
No. It is not true that some vaccines carry a risk of autism. None of them carry a risk of autism. READ MORE
Can you get strep throat without tonsils?
Yes, you can get Strep throat even if you don't have tonsils. But what you have now might be something else, like mononucleosis by Epstein Barr virus. READ MORE
Can autism be developed?
He would have been born with it. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- On Faculty at University of Puerto Rico. Residents and Medical Students come to her practice to learn. -
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Professional Society Memberships
- Puerto Rican Society of Pediatrics, Pediatrics Alumni Society. Sociedad Latinoamericana de Infectologa Peditrica
What do you attribute your success to?
She is very responsible for the care she gives her patients. She educates the parents so they will know what to do and makes sure there is no doubt in the parent's mind as to how to care for their child. She spends as much time as needed to provide this care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Walking, Enjoys Tourism in Puerto Rico and the Countryside
Favorite professional publications
- Children Infectious Disease Journal
Margarita M. Martinez-Cruzado's Practice location
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918Get Direction
Margarita M. Martinez-Cruzado's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Martinez-Cruzado
- Sebastian
Good orientation about children's sickness
- Gabriel
Nice doctor good degree and awesome attitude
- Yuliana
Excelente professional, definitivamente la major.
- Ruth
Muy Bueno y completo el servicio
El cuido y trato siempre excelente
- Eliezer
Fiebre
- Andres
Excelente doctora, desde la primera vez que vine en el 2000 hasta ahora el 2016. Siempre ha sido tremenda persona y definitivamente no la cambiaria.
- Alejandro
She treated me very well. And she gave me all the medications that I needed to feel better.
- Claudia
Excellent service! Very understanding Doctor. Lot of knowledge and is always willing to help.
- Fabian
Very good , fast quality service
- Alondra
Muy satisfecha siempre por la calidad del tratado medico.
- Trisha
Dr. Martinez is very knowledgable and accepts all questions. She never makes you feel like it's a stupid question. She is great with children and adults alike. It's a pleasure to come to her office because she is always so happy and welcoming. She feels comfortable speaking Spanish and English, which for my family is very important.
This doctor is excellent. The waiting time is almost none, very reasonable. She is very sweet with my kids and very clear with her explanations. The office has great hygienic methods. Her instructions/ prescriptions are very to the point and not excessive. I recommend her.
- Debbie
Excellent professional. She treat my son like he was her grandson. Every time we come to the clinic we call first waiting for Dr. Martinez is in. Thank you Dra. Martinez we appreciate your kindness.
- Akyra
I like my doctor. She is very good with me and it doesn't matter how many times I come for the same issue she always makes me feel better. She's really helpful and sweet.
- Margarita m.
Perfect
- Ivan
The doctor is very helpful and careful to provide the best care for my daughter.
The best Pediatrician I could ask for. Very attentive to the kids. Always there when you her. Treats them like family and remembers them by name.
- Cristina
Excellent
- Mia
Excelente. La doctora es muy carinnosa con Los ninnos, me aclaro todas mis dudas.
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