Mario Cruz Jr. MD (He/Him)
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Temple University Health System
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3223 N Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19140
Phone+1 215-707-5437
Fax+1 215-707-5180
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Summary
- Dr. Mario Cruz Jr., based in Philadelphia, PA, is a pediatrician with a robust career in both clinical and academic settings. Dr. Cruz completed Pediatric residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children and a Chief Residency at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital following a medical degree from Albany Medical College in 2004. Currently, Dr. Cruz serves as an Academic Pediatrician at Temple University Health System. In 2026 Dr. Cruz earned the Master Certified Physician Development Coach certification from the Physician Coaching Institute, and in 2025 he attained a Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma. Previously, he served as the Pediatric Medical Director at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, and the Founding Medical Director for Pediatrics at Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers. Dr. Cruz has contributed to academic literature with publications in various medical journals, including notable works on mentoring in education and the prevention of intimate partner violence.
Education & Training
Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2008
Tower Health/St. Christopher's Hospital for ChildrenResidency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2007
Albany Medical CollegeClass of 2004
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2004 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2015 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
MoresteamGreen Belt, Lean Six Sigma- Physician Coaching InstituteMaster Certified Physician Development coach
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 14 citationsOptimizing Your Mentoring Relationship: A Toolkit for Mentors and Mentees.Megan Aylor, Mario Cruz, Aditee P. Narayan, Col. Clifton Yu, Joseph O. Lopreiato
Mededportal. 2016-09-23 - 6 citationsReflect, Advise, Plan: Faculty-Facilitated Peer-Group Mentoring to Optimize Individualized Learning PlansNicholas Kuzma, Stephanie S Chassen, Stephanie Skuby, Emily Souder, Mario Cruz
Academic Pediatrics. 2016-08-01 - 23 citationsPutting the pediatrics milestones into practice: a consensus roadmap and resource analysis.Daniel J. Schumacher, Nancy D. Spector, Sharon Calaman, Daniel C. West, Mario Cruz
Pediatrics. 2014-05-01
Press Mentions
Representing Excellence and Diversity in the Medical Profession: The 2022 AL DÍA Top DoctorsJanuary 17th, 2022
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