Dr. Franchesca Cruz Perez, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
Dyer 8815 104 El Paso Texas, 79912About
Dr. Franchesca Cruz Perez is a board certified rheumatologist practicing in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Cruz-Pérez specializes in the treatment and management of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, inflammatory myositis, Sjogrens diseases, vasculitis, gout, pseudogout and osteoarthritis among others. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the lungs, heart, CNS, skin, bone and muscles. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
University of Puerto Rico-RCM MD 2018
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
Articles and Publications
- Dr. Cruz Perez has published 5 articles.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Perseverance and her desire to help people. She feels it is a gift to practice medicine and do what she does for a living. She loves being a doctor.
Areas of research
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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