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Dr. Yvonne Rivera-Cruz, MD

Dr. Yvonne Rivera-Cruz, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Yvonne Rivera-Cruz, MD is a family medicine physician in Lakeland, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 1995. She is affiliated with Lakeland Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Lakeland Regional Health

2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805
Telehealth available

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Dr. Rivera-Cruz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rivera-Cruz

3.9

18 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
67%
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4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
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2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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No – Aug 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Carmen Vargas in Lakeland Fl – Jun 12, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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ShaRhonda Tory – Feb 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Luis abraham – Sep 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Alice – Dec 13, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lily Astacio in Davenport, FL – Jul 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Luz in Davenport, FL – Jul 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
RH in Orlando, FL – Jul 07, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Miranda in Clermont, FL – Jun 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lady in Ocala, FL – Aug 10, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Mike M. in Clermont, FL – May 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Family Physician my passion is to provide primary and continium of care of individuals and their family. My goal is to help you achieve optimal health through promoting healthy lifestyle and disease prevention.

biography

Dr. Yvonne Rivera-Cruz, MD is a Family Doctor in Kissimmee, FL. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus / Family Practice

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Family Practice Prgm / University Of Puerto Rico / Medical Sciences Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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More than three years ago
  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Lakeland Regional Health

Lakeland Regional Health2815 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805
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CenterWell Kissimmee

CenterWell Kissimmee327 W Oak St Kissimmee, FL 34741
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
    Lakeland, FL 33805
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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