SLUCare Physician Group
Oscar Cruz, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
4.4 out of 5 –
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
Phone
314-268-4010Dr. Oscar Cruz treats pediatric and adult patients for conditions and diseases related to the eyes. He offers surgery for adults with moderate to severe strabismus (crossed eyes, diplopia), and cares for children with moderate to severe amblyopia (poor sight) by occlusion therapy and/or pharmacologic therapy.
His research includes work with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG) to study amblyopia and esotropia.
Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology, Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and is involved in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment (St. Louis).
Dr. Cruz is a triathlete and a past participant in the Boston Marathon.
His research includes work with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG) to study amblyopia and esotropia.
Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology, Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and is involved in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment (St. Louis).
Dr. Cruz is a triathlete and a past participant in the Boston Marathon.
About Me
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Gender
Male
Languages
Spanish
Education
St. Joseph Hospital - Houston
Internship, 1988
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship, 1992
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Medical School, 1987
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston
Residency, 1991
Certifications
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
American Board of Ophthalmology
Missouri State Board of Registration
Reviews
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4.4 out of 5
72 ratings,
21 reviews
11/19/2025
Thank you, and thank your team, for caring for my child.
10/23/2025
Very caring, excellent surgeon.
10/15/2025
I would recommend him to anyone who needs an eye specialist
10/8/2025
Very professional and child friendly.
9/23/2025
Very knowledgeable and caring
Map & Directions
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard
1465 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
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