Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleAbout Carolyn De La Cruz
Carolyn De La Cruz, MD, is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is chief of plastic surgery at UPMC Shadyside, director of the Comprehensive Lymphedema Center, and is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. De La Cruz received her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency in general surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and her residency in plastic surgery at the University of Miami, followed by her fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. De La Cruz’s clinical interests include breast surgery, complex reconstruction, and lymphedema surgery. She has multiple publications and presentations in peer reviewed journals. Dr. De La Cruz is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. She is committed to delivering individualized care to all patients with kindness and respect.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 703, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
- phone: 412-623-6397
Expertise
Education
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
FellowshipJackson Memorial Hospital
ResidencyUMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
ResidencyEastern Virginia Medical School
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Aetna CHIP
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Caresource
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
155 ratings, 29 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
Dr De La Cruz is excellent. Smart, no nonsense, empathetic, problemSolver and a very talented surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Dr. Carolyn de La Cruz, Dr. Jeffrey Gusenoff, and everyone at the UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery clinic were incredible. I have been searching for answers to my weight and lymphedemic issues for over ten years. All of my concerns and questions were treated with the utmost care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
Dr De La Cruz explains everything in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
So professional, I was pleased to meet her and her staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
The level of care I have received is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Very attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr De la Cruz is an exceptional surgeon and very knowledgeable, caring, compassionate to myself and my family. A one provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Care and teaching top notch.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
I am so grateful to Dr De La Cruz and her PA. They answered all my questions and the visit gave me a lot of peace.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Love Dr De LA Cruz
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
I have great respect for Dr. De La Cruz. She is an extremely skilled surgeon and a kind and thoughtful person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Physician was always involved and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
She was very thorough with my options and gave me plenty of opportunities to ask questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr de la Cruz was so wonderful she explained everything and was so kind. She made me feel hope again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
I would recommend Dr. Del La Cruz to everyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
I Love Dr De La Cruz
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
Dr. De La Cruz was wonderful as always. She makes me feel at ease.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
I assume She hadnt consulted my records as she did not seem to know why I was there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2024
The doctor was very down to earth and made me feel at ease..so appreciated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/16/2024
Dr listened to my concerns, suggested options. I did not feel rushed. She spent a lot of time reassuring me regarding my concerns. Very caring doctor
- No RatingReviewed on 2/16/2024
The doctor left in about seven minutes before I could even have any discussion, ask any questions or get mord information...I was waiting a long time to finally see a specialist and get some answers , and so I had a pretty bad experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/26/2024
Great experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2023
Great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2023
Absolutely recommend. Dr. And I discussed next steps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2023
I only have words of gratitude, I have always had a good answer to my questions and doubts, I feel very good attended
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2023
Doctor is the best and her team too
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2023
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2023
Good
