Richard Santa Cruz, M.D.
Cardiology • Santa Cruz, CA
Ratings by platform
- U.S. News & World Report: 5/5 (49 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
- WebMD Care: 5/5 (6 reviews)
- Vitals: 5/5 (4 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- highly recommended by patients
- knowledgeable and attentive care
- life-saving treatment outcomes
- pleasant bedside manner
- clear communication of medical plans
Common complaints
- inefficient office staff
- long wait times for appointments
- unfriendly staff interactions
In patients' words
"Dr. Santa Cruz was pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive... He may or may not be a good surgeon but his office staff is his Achilles heel!!!"
— Healthgrades"Saved my life in May/ 2009 from a cardiac event. Am still alive and doing well....thank you fine sir:)"
— Vitals"Dr. Richard Santa Cruz. Great, caring cardiologist! He is the best!!!!"
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