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Daniel Cruz, MD, PhD
- Cardiology
Average rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Cardiovascular Center
|
100 Medical Plaza, Suite 630 West
Los Angeles,
CA
90095
US
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Education
Medical Board Certifications
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2008
Fellowship
Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA School of Medicine: Cardiology, 2006
Residency
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine, 2001
Internship
Internal Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine: Internal Medicine, 2000
Degree
MD, PhD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1999
Locations
West Los Angeles
Cardiovascular Center
Cardiovascular Center
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Services
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
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- Health Net of California
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Reviews
Overall rating:
5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
246 total ratings |
176 reviews
5.0
August 21, 2026
Did not rush and gave thorough information.
5.0
August 20, 2026
My experience with provider Dr. Daniel Cruz and the doctor/resident is excellent. Dr. Cruz listened intently to my health concerns and explained the plan of care thoroughly in a way that me and my family understands. I commend his commitment to providing compassionate care to his patients.
5.0
August 16, 2026
Informative and helpful.
5.0
August 12, 2026
Dr was amazing
5.0
August 11, 2026
The nurse and the doctor listens in on my concerns and give good advice. Explained thing’s clearly.
5.0
August 11, 2026
Dr. Cruz arrived on time and courteous and caring. He reviewed myechocardiogram results, medical history and offered his opinions and the latest status of my heart health. He addressed all my concerns and questions.
5.0
August 11, 2026
Friendly staff and everyone very professional. Dr took time to explain everything.
5.0
August 11, 2026
Excelent review and recomendation
5.0
August 10, 2026
Dr. Cruz was very patient, attentive, knowledgeable, and understanding of my condition. I came in the appointment not feeling well thinking I may be have an event and the nurses and staff were quick to respond to make sure I was taken care of. Dr. Cruz has a plan for my care and I feel comfortable with his direction.
5.0
July 20, 2026
Incredibly good doctor should be a role model for other doctors!
5.0
July 13, 2026
My visit with Dr. D. Cruz , it was very helpful, he’s good listener, respectful and caring.
5.0
July 10, 2026
He listened to my concerns and responded with detailed feedback.
5.0
July 8, 2026
Very good and easy to understand when he explains things.
5.0
July 7, 2026
Professional and caring
5.0
July 6, 2026
Dr. Cruz has exceptional people skills. He is extremely knowledgeable in his field of expertise. He thinks about the patient first. I admire that he consistently follows up on metabolic results to treat the heart condition. Summary- Best cardiovascular specialist ever. Thank you!
5.0
June 25, 2026
The best
5.0
June 25, 2026
Dedicated doctor who I've known for over 15 years now. He's great and quick to the point.
5.0
June 24, 2026
Wonderful and informative
5.0
June 24, 2026
Dr. Cruz is approachable, knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring. I am thankful to have him in my team.
5.0
June 24, 2026
Excellent
5.0
June 23, 2026
Dr. Cruz is always professional, and caring.
5.0
June 22, 2026
Dr. Cruz was pleased with my progress and wanted to take me off some meds. I believe in his philosophy that less medication if possible is better and let the body heal itself. Always feel good when I leave Dr. Cruz's appointment.
5.0
June 22, 2026
Good listener
5.0
June 18, 2026
Top notch doctor
5.0
June 17, 2026
Excellent clinician performed comprehensive history and physical exam. Empathetic and responsive to my concerns.
5.0
June 15, 2026
Great Experience, the best
5.0
June 10, 2026
Dr. Cruz is awesome and very professional..
5.0
June 9, 2026
Very informative
5.0
June 9, 2026
Dr. Cruz was wonderful as usual, very knowledgeable and helpful.
5.0
June 4, 2026
Exceeding my expectation
5.0
June 3, 2026
Dr. Cruz is just great. He is super patient, attentive and explains everything to me clearly. But most of all, my heart health has improved since I began seeing him. I am very lucky to have him as my cardiologist.
5.0
June 2, 2026
Great experience , my Dr. is very professional , knowledgeable. Great communicator , great listener. Very caring , encouraging to be calm and positive. My Dr. follow up my needs very well .
5.0
June 1, 2026
Dr Cruz is a very caring doctor. I appreciate him checking all of my meds!
5.0
May 13, 2026
Highly Caring, punctual, courteous
5.0
May 13, 2026
Dr. Daniel Cruz and his office, Team UCLA is the most efficient staff that I have ever visited. Their knowledge, expertise, and kindness is the best of the best.
5.0
May 13, 2026
Outstanding doctor
5.0
May 13, 2026
UCLA has great and compassionate Doctors.
5.0
May 13, 2026
Always a good experience. Dr Cruz is a great guy and great doctor. He’s nice enough to look after me and take care of me
5.0
May 12, 2026
Dr Cruz his excellent. Very thorough, shows empathy, and does a great job and explaining everything.
5.0
May 7, 2026
Smart, caring and professional provider. Very pleased with thoughtful and attentive care.
5.0
May 6, 2026
Dr. Cruz answered all my questions and was very thorough. He spent plenty of time with me and wasn’t rushed.
5.0
May 6, 2026
Excellent
5.0
May 6, 2026
Excellent
5.0
May 6, 2026
Dr. Cruz takes his time to listen to my health issues. I feel at ease with him!!
5.0
May 2, 2026
Excellent
5.0
April 29, 2026
fue excelente muchas gracias
5.0
April 24, 2026
Overall, excellent
5.0
April 23, 2026
Very professional and courteous!!!
5.0
April 22, 2026
Dr Cruz spent more time with me than any other doctor I’ve seen in a decade or more. He explained conditions, remedies and process in detail. I’ve had cardiologists who literary spent less than 5 minutes with me in the past.
5.0
April 21, 2026
This doctor makes me feel hurt and seem he takes his time to talk to me and make sure that I understand what’s going on with my heart
5.0
April 21, 2026
Patient, kind, helpful. He gave me suggestions for monitoring my blood pressure. He reviewed my cholesterol medication and made suggestions how to take it.
5.0
April 21, 2026
Dr. Cruz explained everything to me about what happened to my body and helped me understand exactly what our plans are moving forward so I don’t have future issues.
5.0
April 20, 2026
Informed personable and caring
5.0
April 15, 2026
Dr Dan Cruz is careful and professional and is an excellent Dr!
5.0
April 15, 2026
Dr. Cruz is professional and caring doctor.
5.0
April 14, 2026
Dr. Cruz really takes the time to listen to his patients. He is very kind and supportive.
5.0
April 14, 2026
Very attentive, knowledgeable and patient, this is Doctor Cruz
5.0
April 14, 2026
Easy to access. Doctor is as punctual as possible, knowledgable, and easy going.
5.0
April 14, 2026
A wonderful experience.
5.0
April 11, 2026
Dr Daniel Cruz is world class in every way. He is a tremendous asset to UCLA Health. Kind professional intelligent experienced thorough insightful and caring.
5.0
April 10, 2026
Great appointment caring doctor very knowledgeable
5.0
April 7, 2026
Dr. Cruz bonds with you and give the feel of “you’re a good friend “….
5.0
March 31, 2026
It’s Excellent
5.0
March 28, 2026
He was very nice and patient.
5.0
March 26, 2026
Great and very professional attitude answered my questions.
5.0
March 25, 2026
Dr Cruz is attentive, kind and very knowledgeable. His professionalism is a model to follow for all medical staff.
5.0
March 25, 2026
Thorough, detailed, patient & caring
5.0
March 24, 2026
Everyone at the office is courteous and professional.
5.0
March 23, 2026
Very professional
5.0
March 20, 2026
He’s Excellent!!!
5.0
March 20, 2026
Smart, thoughtful and caring.
5.0
March 19, 2026
As always, Dr. Cruz was personable and easy to understand. He made me feel very at ease. He was up to date on everything and ready to discuss what I need to do going forward.
5.0
March 18, 2026
Always very nice to me even though I was a little late.
5.0
March 18, 2026
Excellent service with outstanding Doctor. I couldn't be any happier
5.0
March 17, 2026
Dr Cruz is an excellent cardiologist. He is professional, polite and always knowledgeable of my health status. I enjoy each appointment.
5.0
March 16, 2026
Excellent doctor and staff
5.0
March 11, 2026
A provider I can trust! No nonsense, tells it like it is.
5.0
March 11, 2026
Very knowledgeable doctor.
5.0
March 10, 2026
I can only say good words. I and the rest of my family see Dr.Cruz. He is very professional, caring, always listens and resolves any issues we have. He?s the best.
5.0
March 10, 2026
Regular visit every three months and as usual it was on time, efficient and friendly.
5.0
March 10, 2026
He is absolutely wonderful!
5.0
March 9, 2026
Excellent
5.0
March 4, 2026
Dr Cruz is very good doctor and professional.
5.0
March 4, 2026
I was called in on time and was seen immediately
5.0
March 3, 2026
Dr Cruz is the best doctor I know. He listens and throughly explains my condition and provides clear advice, guidance and recommendations on what I should be doing to best manage my health. I think he is great!
5.0
March 3, 2026
Dr. CRUZ is absolutely the best. Looks at the problem from all angles and comes to a solution.
5.0
March 3, 2026
Very efficient.
5.0
March 2, 2026
Always Excellent!!!
5.0
February 26, 2026
Dr Cruz has had a huge impact on my life since my Heart Attack. An Outstanding / Excellent / Sincere down to earth humble Man who leads by example / very forthcoming and extremely impactful with his knowledge. I’m very thankful and honored to proudly call him my Cardiologist and Proud to be a part of this UCLA family.
5.0
February 24, 2026
Smart thoughtful caring provider
5.0
February 24, 2026
It was a video visit to discuss an additional medication to treat highly elevated cholesterol. Dr. Cruz did a great job of addressing my concerns and explaining how the new med fits into my overall treatment.
5.0
February 23, 2026
He is the best
5.0
February 18, 2026
My Dr. D.Cruz is an extraordinary physician.
5.0
February 18, 2026
He is so polite and patient lessons and don’t rush. We love him.
5.0
February 18, 2026
As always, the staff and the doctors were magnificent. I am so lucky to be here at this hospital.
5.0
February 17, 2026
Dr. Cruz took his time in evaluating my current status and clarifying a plan going forward. He also answered my questions clearly.
5.0
February 12, 2026
Very concern on how I’m feeling and encouraging always
5.0
February 11, 2026
I have great confidence in Dr. Daniel Cruz & his Team handling my health issues. They’re like my Angels watching over me. Thank you very much.
5.0
February 10, 2026
Extremely well qualified. Friendly and engaging. Didn’t seem rushed. Answered all questions.
5.0
February 10, 2026
Doctor Cruz is the best!
5.0
February 10, 2026
in every aspect of treatment and decision making, i really trust him. he listens to me before advises very reasonable and balanced decision.
5.0
February 3, 2026
He takes time to listen and understand what the patients concerns are and using his skill, knowledge and test results, provides education and suggestion or solution to them.
5.0
January 29, 2026
Dr Cruz is such a wonderful person. I’m so glad that he is part of the UCLA team. Because he really works hard to take care of his patients. I’ve been his patient for almost 7 years and my heart is doing great with only 2 medication.
5.0
January 28, 2026
Dr. Cruz has been my cardiologist for many years and he is a wonderful physician. I enjoy my check up appointments with him and feel secure in my cardiac care with him as my physician. Dr. Cruz is a caring physician who displays genuine interest in me and my care.
5.0
January 28, 2026
Dr Cruz is the most caring and knowledgeable cardiologist I've seen over the years. I'll always be grateful for his attention to my condition.
5.0
January 28, 2026
Dr. Cruz takes the time to explain everything in layman’s terms and is always assuring me about maintaining what I am doing.
5.0
January 28, 2026
The best and most caring doctor.
5.0
January 27, 2026
Dr. Cruz is amazing knowledgeable Compassionate. Patient and listened to me. Thanks for the great care.
5.0
January 27, 2026
Dr Cru listens, CARES , and has the latest research information.
5.0
January 26, 2026
Great service, great doctor
5.0
January 16, 2026
Dr. Cruz is very thorough. Like a detective to adjust meds to fit current needs. Very personable. The best I’ve had
5.0
January 15, 2026
My appointments were on time & my doctor patient conversations were both educational & thoroughly met my needs
5.0
January 15, 2026
He is so caring, kind and very approachable
5.0
January 15, 2026
Dr. Cruz has been my heart transplant doctor for 13 years and the kindness and caring person. He is very committed to for helping patients. He saw something on blood work and started a new drug for me only 3 days a week. Excellent
5.0
January 14, 2026
Dr. Cruz comes prepared and on time to appointments so you aren’t sitting around while labs and tests are reviewed for the first time. He is smart, knowledgeable and reassuring. Lucky to have him on my UCLA team!
5.0
January 13, 2026
Bery clear explanations of upcoming procedure
5.0
January 13, 2026
Dr. Cruz is always listening and caring.
5.0
January 13, 2026
Very professional and kind Took his time to explain
5.0
January 12, 2026
Dr Cruz is excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative. I am delighted to be his patient He’s Great!!!
5.0
January 8, 2026
It’s always good as usual
5.0
January 7, 2026
Always compassionate and helpful!
5.0
January 7, 2026
Very knowledgeable and. Informative.
5.0
January 6, 2026
They are the best.
5.0
January 6, 2026
Dr Daniel Cruz is an excellent doctor… caring loving understanding attentive and care about his colleagues feedback ….don’t take for granted the results of lab work We are lucky and blessed he is our cardiologist
5.0
January 6, 2026
On time, prepared, thorough
5.0
January 6, 2026
Always terrific, in terms of explanation, response to questions, etc.
5.0
January 5, 2026
Dr Cruz is best
5.0
January 2, 2026
Great
5.0
December 29, 2025
smart
5.0
December 29, 2025
Dr, Kruz understands patient needs and explains in details. We need more dr like him. I wish I only see him at that clinic I appreciated what he has done for me as in the hospital stay too.
5.0
December 29, 2025
Very thorough, personable and professional.
5.0
December 11, 2025
Very happy
5.0
December 10, 2025
Was great with Dr Cruz. He also had another Dr working with him. Was great
5.0
December 10, 2025
Receptionist friendly and 7am appt started promptly. Intake nurse for vitals was great. Dr. Cruz is fantastic, does a very thorough verbal & physical analysis and explains tests & medicine options and side effects very well.
5.0
December 9, 2025
I am very pleased with Dr Cruz for taking time the time to evaluate my health condition. I feel I am in good hands.
5.0
December 9, 2025
Everything good
5.0
December 9, 2025
Dr. Cruz took the time to thoroughly review my cardiac health issues with a positive proactive approach.
5.0
December 8, 2025
He’s been my cardiologist for five years. I see him regularly. He’s a wonderful person and a wonderful doctor. Practices with lots of love and skill.
5.0
December 6, 2025
Dr. Cruz listens to all my concerns and is very knowledgeable about how to handle each problem I have. He cares deeply about providing great healthcare and is professional and compassionate.
5.0
December 4, 2025
Very informative
5.0
December 4, 2025
Dr Cruz is fantastic! He is very knowledgeable, takes his time answering any questions you have. Love that man!!! ❤️His assistant,was a pA and was great as well, very knowledgeable. I love them both! Thankyou for everything you do! Merry Christmas! See you both next year ❤️❤️
5.0
December 3, 2025
Dr Cruz is the best. Knowledgeable, caring, kind. He spent time with me addressing all my concerns. I didn’t feel rushed and we came up with a plan.
5.0
December 1, 2025
Dr. Cruz spent time explaining to me why I need to do quarterly IVIG even though I have no DSAs. He was professional and warm and put me at ease immediately. It was an informative discussion about my health. I truly appreciate it.
5.0
December 1, 2025
Every thing went great
5.0
November 21, 2025
Very good experience.
5.0
November 20, 2025
Dr. Cruz is an amazing doctor and beautiful human being. Thank you 1000 times!!!
5.0
November 19, 2025
He’s The Best and very Kind
5.0
November 19, 2025
Always nice catching up with Dr. Cruz.
5.0
November 19, 2025
He’s very thorough and explains everything well.
5.0
November 19, 2025
Dr Cruise is always patient, caring, gives his full attention. I have never had an unpleasant encounter with any of my doctors at UCLA.
5.0
November 18, 2025
The video visit was satisfactory. Dr Cruz conducted the examination very well. I am happy with my video visit.
5.0
November 18, 2025
Excellent care by Dr Cruz. Thorough, caring and never rushed!
5.0
November 17, 2025
He is so pleasant with his patient. I like to listen to him since he listens to me!
5.0
November 13, 2025
He’s always very thorough in explaining everything and I’m satisfied, I wished he’s been my cardiologist ever since I had this problem. I like him
5.0
November 12, 2025
Dr. Cruz addressed all my concerns.
5.0
November 10, 2025
Good doctor
5.0
November 10, 2025
Dr. Cruz listened well and in a very professional and clear manner answered my questions.
5.0
November 10, 2025
Dr. Cruz is always excellent, he has been in this heart transplant process from the very beginning. He always answers any questions I may have and provides good insight and guidance for the future.
5.0
November 5, 2025
I have the best attention from my heart Dr Cruz
5.0
November 1, 2025
Excellent review And discussion about my health condition!
5.0
October 29, 2025
Very.very.good.
5.0
October 29, 2025
I saw a cardiologist, Dr. Daniel Cruz. He always great. He’s a wonderful person and a brilliant cardiologist and treats me as a patient and friend. I’m very lucky.
5.0
October 28, 2025
I came in for a check up and as always Dr. Cruz is kind and informative about my condition. He listened to my concerns and empathized with things going on in my life as well.
5.0
October 27, 2025
Knowledgeable, caring
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr Cruz is a wonderful combination of intelligence, concern and efficiency
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr Daniel and his NPs are very professional and highly knowledgeable and shows compassion to their patients
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr. Daniel Cruz is one of the best doctors is a true professional he helped save my life more than one occasion. It’s a blessing to have him in my life.
5.0
October 23, 2025
I came on the wrong day and my doctor accommodated me and saw me anyway. I thought that was so great and unexpected. He’s a great doctor. He does a really good job about asking me how I’m doing and listening. I appreciated the visit.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Dr Cruz is my guardian angel He is the best and most knowledgeable and caring cardiologist that I know in my 35 years of dealing with many other cardiologists He gave me new heart and I will remain in debt the rest of my new life
5.0
October 16, 2025
Very informative about my course of treatment. Very pleased with dr cruz
5.0
October 15, 2025
Dr Cruz really cares and is a great doctor. He gave me my life back.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Very satisfying
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr Cruz and my transplant coordinator Jonathan were fantastic as always. Advised of medicine changes and procedures in a manner that is understandable. A credit to UCLA
5.0
October 7, 2025
He was prepared and very thoughtful and precise, he also covered his plan for my AFib. I was very satisfied visiting him.
5.0
October 7, 2025
I love dr Cruz. He listens discusses I know he will always do the best
5.0
October 6, 2025
Great visit, always clear on explanation lab results and medication