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Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, electrodiagnostic testing, elder care

3509 N. Broad Street 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD is a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3401 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Address:

3509 N. Broad Street 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Some issues Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

hospital care	914
inpatient care	914
nursing home care	393

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	312
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	109
Less than 65	153

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	52
Dementia	37
Cancer	15

hospital care	762
inpatient care	762
nursing home care	412

**Gender**
Male	309
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	338
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	101
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	51
Dementia	40
Cancer	17

hospital care	755
inpatient care	755
nursing home care	439

**Gender**
Male	650
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	688
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	190
Less than 65	324

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	54
Dementia	43
Cancer	16

hospital care	759
inpatient care	759
nursing home care	457

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	315

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	332
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	112
Less than 65	173

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	56
Dementia	46
Cancer	14

hospital care	861
inpatient care	861
nursing home care	446

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	338
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	79
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	58
Dementia	39
Cancer	15

hospital care	855
inpatient care	855
nursing home care	365

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	313
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	69
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	57
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	328
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	95
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	54
Dementia	42
Cancer	17

hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
nursing home care	208

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	174
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	37
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	59
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

hospital care	213
inpatient care	213
nursing home care	359

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD treated as a physiatrist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and aspiration.

aspiration	14
hospital care	625
injections	14
inpatient care	625
nursing home care	394

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	282
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	185
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	24
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	79
Less than 65	124
65 to 74	195

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	12
Dementia	32

Education & Training

He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ernesto Santiago Cruz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

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Biography

Dr. Ernesto Cruz specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and practices in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Cruz's medical residency was performed at Temple University Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital. These areas are among his clinical interests: internal medicine, electrodiagnostic testing, and elder care. He has received professional recognition including the following: Outstanding Leadership Award; Philadelphia magazine; and Dr. Leopoldo Pardo Memorial Scholarship. Dr. Cruz is professionally affiliated with Temple Health.

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