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Marilou Cruz, MD, Pediatrics, Downey, CA

MarilouGegareCruzMD

Pediatrics Downey, CA

Adolescent Medicine

pediatrics

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  • Office

    9317 Firestone Blvd
    Downey, CA 90241
    Phone+1 562-861-1245
    Fax+1 562-904-1299

Summary

  • Aside from being a pediatrician I am also involve in clinical research . I am affiliated with Premier Health Research Center for which I held the position as a Principal Research Investigator and Medical Director. I conduct clinical trials related to pediatric vaccines , respiratory ,dermatology and infections.

Education & Training

  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
    Lincoln Medical and Mental Health CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1986
  • Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
    Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1983 - 1985
  • Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
    Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical FoundationClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1984 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2025

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Gatifloxacin 0.5% Administered Twice Daily for the Treatment Of Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis in Patient’s One Year Of Age or Older  
    Heller, W.,Cruz M.,Bhagat,Y.,De Leon,J.,Felix,C.,Villanueva, Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 12/1/2014

Research History

  • Principal Investigator2007 - Present

Other Languages

  • Tagalog, Filipino