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Dr. Ariel Cruz igartua MD

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

1028 Ave F D Roosevelt San Juan PR, 00920

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Dr. Ariel Cruz igartua practices Geriatric Medicine in San Juan, PR. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Cruz igartua works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1982

Board Certification

Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Ariel Cruz Igartua, Md

1028 Ave F D Roosevelt -
San Juan, PR 00920
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New patients: 787-781-8272
Fax: 787-783-0432

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