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Office
9300 Dewitt Loop
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060Phone+1 571-231-2211
Summary
- Dr. Christian Cruz is an orthopedic surgeon in Fort Belvoir, VA and is affiliated with Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University and has been in practice 1 year. He specializes in orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He has more than 20 publications and over 150 citings.
Education & Training
- USC Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2023 - 2024
- Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2018 - 2023
- Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2018
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- CA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
- HI State Medical License 2018 - 2024
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Perioperative intravenous dexamethasone use is not associated with periprosthetic joint infection or wound healing complications following shoulder arthroplasty.Ryan D Freshman, Jacob L Kotlier, Cory K Mayfield, Amir Fathi, Aamir Ahmad
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2025-01-01 - Fifteen-Year Radiographic Follow-up Comparison of Early Versus Delayed ACL Reconstruction: A Retrospective Review of a Previous Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial.Christian A Cruz, James A Pruneski, Rebecca N McAllister, David Riopelle, Craig R Bottoni
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 2024-12-01 - Most Athletes Who Fail to Return to Sport After Latarjet Procedure Cite Psychological Factors: A Systematic Review.James M Ryan, Cory K Mayfield, Christian A Cruz, Jacob L Kotlier, Maya Abu-Zahra
Arthroscopy. 2024-11-15
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