Jose L. Cruz Melendez, Pediatrician
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Jose L. Cruz Melendez

Pediatrician

5/5(59)
2431 Autopista Luis A. Ferr� Ponce Puerto Rico, 00717
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5/5

About

Jose L. Cruz Melendez, MD, maintains a position at his own private practice, Dr. Jose Cruz Melendez, a pediatric practice located in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He is a well-versed pediatrician with nearly forty years of experience, and is additionally affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital and Hospital Metropolitano Dr. Pila. Dr. Melendez completed his medical degree at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and undertook a fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine. To stay current in his field, he maintains professional memberships in the American Medical Association, the Puerto Rico Pediatric Association, and the Puerto Rico Medical Association. For his hard work and dedication, he has been awarded the Best Teacher Award from Ponce School of Medicine.

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Education and Training

MD at Universidad Aut�noma de Guadalajara

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Jose L. Cruz Melendez's Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

General Pediatrics

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Professor at Ponce School of Medicine -

Awards

  • Best Teacher Award from Ponce School of Medicine   

Fellowships

  • 1 Year Anesthesiology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Puerto Rico Pediatric Association, Puerto Rico Medical Association

Articles and Publications

  • Co-Author

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His dedication, discipline, achievements, love of his profession and keeping updated in pediatric education. He is also gentle and listens to his patients.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Singing, Playing Violin, Guitar, Martial Arts

Favorite professional publications

  • Annals of Pediatrics & Child Health

Jose L. Cruz Melendez's Practice location

Dr. Jose L. Cruz Melendez, MD

2431 Autopista Luis A. Ferr� -
Ponce, Puerto Rico 00717
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New patients: 787-843-3538

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Patient Experience with Dr. Cruz Melendez


5.0

Based on 59 reviews

Jose L. Cruz Melendez has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 59 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Khv
    (5)

    Night chad

  • Amanda
    (5)

    The services given by Dr. Cruz Melendez are excellent; from the moment you walk in the office, to when you live. For years we've been served by a great person and doctor... We're absolutely thankful.

  • Aida
    (5)

    Excellent pediatrician

  • Jorge d.
    (5)

    Not Bad at All !!!!

  • Rey jaime
    (5)

    Very knowledgable ,and experienced ,right on point diagnosis.

  • Felix
    (5)

    Ok

  • Cinthya
    (5)

    Muy Bueno

  • Maria
    (5)

    Excellent

  • Norma
    (5)

    Excellent doctor

  • Angel
    (5)

    Excelente profesional

  • Cristina
    (5)

    Excelente servicio. Rapido

  • Pedro
    (5)

    Excelente el trato, muy Bueno el servicio y muy profesional

  • Marcos
    (5)

    Excellent doctor. He speak English and is very friendly with kids. Great service!

  • Glorymar
    (5)

    Excelente servicio!!!üëå

  • Rossanne
    (5)

    Excelente Dr y muy accesible.

  • Angel
    (5)

    Servicio Excelente

  • Luis geraldo
    (5)

    Muy satisfecha con la atencion del médico

  • janet
    (3)

    Good

  • Marisel
    (5)

    Excelent

  • Carmen
    (5)

    Muy agradecida por los servicios de ciudado médico ofrecidos a mis hijas. Recomendaria al Doctor y su equipo. Un tiempo de espera corto, explicación de estado de salud entendible, tratamientos efectivos, disponibilidad, son respetuosos, amables y comprometido con sus pacientes. Gracias! Èxito!

  • Magdalena
    (4)

    Atendió rapido

  • Yoamary
    (5)

    Excelente médico. Muy profesional y buen trato.

  • Ivette
    (5)

    Todo bien.

  • Maria
    (5)

    Excelente su atencion y dedication a sus pacientes muy satisfecha

  • Raquel
    (5)

    Excellent service

  • Lisa
    (5)

    El doctor siempre busca todas las alternativas que puede causar la enfermedad de mi Nino para mejorar su salud.

  • Xiomara
    (5)

    Excelente

  • Doris
    (5)

    Excelente doctor.

  • Ormiraida
    (5)

    Excelente trato y buen servicio.

  • Melisa
    (5)

    Fast services and excellent explanation.

  • Erika
    (5)

    Very good pediatrician in my opinion and always had good experience with him treating the conditions of my daughter. I highly recommend him.

  • Mignelia
    (5)

    Excelente médico pediátrico. Me atendió desde pequeña y ahora le confío la salud de mi hijo a ojos cerrados. Se le aprecia mucho, Dios le bendiga!!! 😀👍

  • Nathalie
    (5)

    Exelent service

  • Roberto
    (5)

    Muy profesional, y atiende rapido

  • Glenix
    (5)

    Servicio Excelente

  • Janet
    (5)

    Daniella siempre recibe buena atencion y ciudados de parte del doctor y su personal.

  • Lillian
    (5)

    Super

  • Gisela
    (5)

    Es el mejor Doctor, LO RECOMIENDO.

  • (5)

    Excelente

  • Jessy
    (5)

    Nice

  • (5)

    Excelente

  • Pedro
    (5)

    Trato profesional y confiable.

  • Roselyn
    (1)

    Excelente pediatric me ayudado con mis dudas en la conditioners de mis ninos y es muy eficiente en sus tratamientos. Ademas que tiene compromise.

  • Jose
    (5)

    Muy professional y explica muy bien las conditioners presente en mi niña...

  • Damaris
    (5)

    You are a good doctor, keep doing the good job you are doing!

  • Jessenya
    (5)

    Excelente

  • Omayram
    (5)

    Excelente

  • Santos
    (5)

    Muy bien todo :) Buen tratamiento

  • Danellse
    (5)

    Excelente servicio y nada de espera.

  • Marisel
    (5)

    Excelente doctor. Su experiencia es invaluable!! El mejor de Puerto Rico.

  • Adly
    (5)

    Excelente services!!

  • Damaris
    (5)

    Buen médico, Simpre muy Atento y al pendiente de sus pacientes😀

  • Betsy
    (5)

    Excelente ser humano.

  • Brunilda
    (5)

    Atento, su diagnostico me brinda seguridad.

  • Katherine
    (5)

    Tractor excelente. Gracias

  • Yashira
    (5)

    Excellence, el mejor!!

  • Margie
    (5)

    Great service and kids friendly.

  • (5)

    Todo perfecto

  • Jaimelyn
    (5)

    Muy buen doctor

  • Maria
    (5)

    Excellent

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