Dr. Dana Cruz, MD

Dr. Dana Cruz, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Ste 100, Kew Gardens, NY
4.84
“This was my 1st appointment here. I found Dr. Cruz online, was impressed with the reviews, and booked for trigger thumb issue. The establishment was clean & organized. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. I was seen at the time of my appointment, no wait. Dr. Cruz was very professional, gentle and friendly. I have a follow up appointment in 2 weeks, and feel confident & hopeful that it will go just as well. Highly recommend. ”
Danielle A.March 24, 2026
Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

4.34

Bedside manner

4.91
“This was my 1st appointment here. I found Dr. Cruz online, was impressed with the reviews, and booked for trigger thumb issue. The establishment was clean & organized. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. I was seen at the time of my appointment, no wait. Dr. Cruz was very professional, gentle and friendly. I have a follow up appointment in 2 weeks, and feel confident & hopeful that it will go just as well. Highly recommend. ”
Danielle A.March 24, 2026
“Great experiencia! Everyone I came in contact with is fantastic. Dr Cruz is a good listener- gives 100% attention to my symptoms and concerns, explained in details the result of the xray test in very simple way I could understand. I highly recommend her.”
Migdalia G.March 9, 2026

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand

Office locations

Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (1 of 3)
80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Ste 100, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (2 of 3)
36 Lincoln Ave, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (3 of 3)
1728 Sunrise Hwy, Merrick, NY 11566
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1316397557

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.34
Bedside manner
4.91
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Love love love Dr. Cruz. Took the time to care about my concern and was very nice. Will definitely recommend! A+++
Verified patient
It was a good experience, the Dr. was kind and she listen and answered all my questions
Verified patient
Dr. Dana Cruz was amazing! She was thorough and her bedside manners were wonderful. I am so pleased with my visit with her.
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz had excellent bedside manner and took her time to answer my questions.
Verified patient
Thank-you for seeing me yesterday. Your attention and kindness made me feel at ease :) Will be back for follow-up :)
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz is knowledgeable, approachable and friendly.
Verified patient
The Doctor and staff was very friendly and Dr. Cruz was great and caring. We need more Doctors like her. Thank uou
Verified patient
Overall it was a very nice visit. Dr Cruz listened and provided information regarding my symptoms.
Verified patient
Very well run office. Well attending staff with great attention to courteous service. Doctor was very nice ??
Verified patient
Dr Cruz asked appropriate questions related to why I was there to see her and she gave me time to explain in full
Dr. Cruz was very friendly and kind and knowledgeable in her field. She was able to help with my problem.
Verified patient
Doc Cruz great communicator knowledgeable and friendly. Made me feel at ease during appointment.
Verified patient
She was awesome and very polite. The whole staff was professional and courteous!!!! Great experience!
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz was awesome! Kind, patience, answered all my questions and concerns. Great visit! Thank you
Verified patient
Dr Cruz was exceptionally professional. Great care and extremely wonderful
Verified patient
Great location, very clean space, and professional staff who was eager to assist. Highly recommended.
Verified patient
I would highly recommend Dr.Cruz for your orthopedic needs . Dr. Cruz was very helpful and thorough.
Verified patient
The entire staff was so friendly and helpful. Dr. Dana Cruz is amazing!
I live the quick check in and doc Cruz was amazing and direct. their my new orthopedic group
Verified patient
She is so friendly, and extremely knowledgeable - I highly recommend.
Verified patient
Dr Cruz’s bedside manner really stood out! Very kind and knowledgeable provider.
Dr Cruz and staff were effective and professional. Very helpful!
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz was great! She listened to my concerns and had great bedside manner.
Verified patient
Office modern with furnishings, Bright lighting, Staff all professional and friendly.
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz was extremely friendly and professional. So were her staff. Highly recommend!
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz was thorough, friendly and explained everything well.
Verified patient
I’d go back to this office & Dr. Cruz in a heartbeat!
Verified patient
experience was good. just wished I would of been told the price of the brace
Verified patient
Great bedside manner and explained everything very clearly!
Verified patient
Excellent wonderful Doctor. Very caring and competent. 5*
Great communication. Thorough diagnosis and plan for addressing my concerns.
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz was wonderful and made me feel at ease. I highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz is amazing and very understanding of some of my issues.
Verified patient
Excellent doctor, great PA and friendly front desk.
Verified patient
Very detailed and reassuring under challenging circumstances
Verified patient
Another outstanding visit! 5 stars as always ??????????
Verified patient
This was my 1st appointment here. I found Dr. Cruz online, was impressed with the reviews, and booked for trigger thumb issue. The establishment was clean & organized. The entire staff was friendly and efficient. I was seen at the time of my appointment, no wait. Dr. Cruz was very professional, gentle and friendly. I have a follow up appointment in 2 weeks, and feel confident & hopeful that it will go just as well. Highly recommend.
Verified patient
Great experiencia! Everyone I came in contact with is fantastic. Dr Cruz is a good listener- gives 100% attention to my symptoms and concerns, explained in details the result of the xray test in very simple way I could understand. I highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Great Doctor
Verified patient
Dr Cruz answered all my questions and provided options. She has a very welcoming manner. I was very concerned about the injections necessary to treat my condition since everyone had told me how painful they were. I experienced hardly any discomfort .
Verified patient
Dr. Cruz very warm and explained well about my pain. Also, office staff are very nice, and Xray was quick done before Dr. examined. I recommend her and office very much.
vERY FRIENDLY DR. sHE LISTENED TO MY SYMPTOMS, ASKED QUESTIONS AND GAVE ME OPTIONS FOR TREATMENT BASED ON MY HAVING DIABETES. I REALLY LIKED HER AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO FOLLOWUP IN 4 WEEKS.
Verified patient
Overall great experience
Verified patient
Best Dr with the best welcoming manner. Takes her time asking about how I'm feeling, Explains exactly what she is doing and with what to expect going forward. Great personality and highly recommened!
Verified patient
Dr Cruz is the absolute BEST: She diagnosed my problem immediately She administered medical treatment & I have a follow up visit in 2 weeks. She was honest with me: the injection may not eliminate my problem completely and I may need additional injection in the future OR minor surgery. Linda; I thought about what you told me: that you had injection & it didn’t work for you. So, I’m keeping my expectations very low. I like the doctor: She was informative, very knowledgeable, charismatic, honest, & very professional.
Verified patient
I am going back for followup. i would recommend dr. cruz for problems of hand and wrist. she is knowledgeable about her specialty, took time to describe the condition and give appropriate treatment. one cannot ask for more.
Verified patient
I have been seeing Dr. Cruz for years. After a Worker's Comp injury, she did two surgeries on me and I was happy with her work. I scheduled a new appointment with her because my affected body part was having issues again. When I arrived at the office, she was dismissive and said that the problem wasn't related to the WC injury. She complained that they probably wouldn't get paid for my visit, and told me to find a new doctor. She didn't seem to care about me, just my payment. I could have used my personal insurance, but I was told that I would have to schedule a new appointment. She did not examine me or seem to care about my pain. The wait was more than a half hour after the scheduled time, and there was poor communication between the x-ray staff and the doctor. I used to recommend this place to everyone, but I feel like it has become a patient mill.
Verified patient
Fast service and friendly staff
Verified patient
Dr Cruz was amazing. Straight to the point, excellent bed side manners and gives you all the options available and makes it personal as well so it's comforting.
Verified patient
Dr. Cruise was excellent. Very friendly great bedside manner very human. She listened to my issue and we came to an agreement on how to fix it. Highly recommend Dr. Cruise very sweet doctor.
Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Dana Cruz's office located?

Dr. Dana Cruz has 3 office locations, including in Rockville Centre, Kew Gardens, and Merrick, view full addresses on Dr. Cruz's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dana Cruz?

Dr. Dana Cruz frequently sees patients for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hand Problems, Hand Surgery Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, and Shoulder Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dana Cruz on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Dana Cruz speak?

Dr. Dana Cruz speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Dana Cruz in reviews?

386 patients have reviewed Dr. Dana Cruz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.91/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.34/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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