Dr. Dinna Cruz M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
200 W Arbor Dr # Mc8201 Ucsd Medical Group - San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Dinna Cruz is a nephrologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Cruz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Cruz most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
University of the Philippines College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines Medical Degree
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Other Degree
Yale University, School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Other Degree
University of the Philippines College Public Health, Manila, Philippines Other Degree
Nephrologist Medical Degree
Professor of Medicine Medical Degree
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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