Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD | Hematology & Oncology in Chandler, AZ

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Hematology & Oncology*

4.6 (28)

Chandler, AZ

Accepting new patients

16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD is a Hematologist Oncologist in Chandler, AZ.They specialize in Hematology & Oncology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Hematology. They graduated from Ross University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Chandler Regional Medical Center, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center. Dr. Ortiz-Cruz, completed a residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ortiz-Cruz an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz works at

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers Chandler

in Chandler, AZ with other offices in Mesa, AZ. They frequently treat conditions like Hemochromatosis, Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's ) and Breast Lump along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's Office Locations

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Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers 1
695 S DOBSON RD, Chandler, AZ 85224 Directions Phone Icon (480) 821-2838

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

08:00 - 17:00

Friday

08:00 - 17:00
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Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers Chandler
685 S Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224 Directions Phone Icon (480) 821-2838
3

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers
1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 106, Mesa, AZ 85202 Directions Phone Icon (480) 969-3637

Monday

08:00 - 17:00

Tuesday

08:00 - 17:00

Wednesday

08:00 - 17:00

Thursday

08:00 - 17:00

Friday

08:00 - 17:00

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Chandler Regional Medical Center
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Banner Desert Medical Center

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4.6

Average provider rating

Based on 28 ratings

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(25)

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About Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Specialties*

Hematology & Oncology
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Years of Experience

16 years of experience

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Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Languages Spoken

NPI Number

1912168535

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Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Medical University of South Carolina

Fellowship

Residency

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center

Residency

Internship

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center

Internship

Medical Education

Ross University School of Medicine

Medical Education

Board Certifications

Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Is Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD accepting new patients?

Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ortiz-Cruz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

Does Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD accept my insurance?

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Does Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

What practice does Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD work with?

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz works at Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers Chandler in Chandler, AZ with other offices in Mesa, AZ. View the full addresses on Dr. Ortiz-Cruz’s profile.

What are common conditions Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD treats?

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz has seen patients for Hemochromatosis, Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's ) and Breast Lump, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ortiz-Cruz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

What languages does Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD speak?

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz speaks Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD in reviews?

28 patients have reviewed Dr. Ortiz-Cruz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ortiz-Cruz.

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Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers Chandler

695 S DOBSON RD Chandler, AZ 85224

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Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's Office Locations

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Treatment frequency

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Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD | Hematology & Oncology in Chandler, AZ | Healthline FindCare (2024)

Overview of Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Dr. Ortiz-Cruz's Office Locations

Hospital Affiliations Admitting HospitalsAdmitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

What is treatment frequency?

Treatment frequency

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Ratings & Reviews Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

About Dr. Karen Ortiz-Cruz, MD

Education & Certifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Articles

Hospital Affiliations

Admitting Hospitals
Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

Ratings & Reviews

Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.
Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work