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Carolyn De La Cruz

Carolyn De La Cruz, MD

Plastic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
4.8 of 5 stars155 ratings, 29 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About 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

  1. UPMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    • 5200 Centre Avenue, Suite 703, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship

    Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency

    UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

    Residency

    Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Plastic Surgery

    American Board of Plastic Surgery

    Insurance

    Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
    Search plans
    • 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 reviews

    The 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.

    Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/30/2025

      Dr De La Cruz is excellent. Smart, no nonsense, empathetic, problemSolver and a very talented surgeon

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/21/2025

      Dr De La Cruz explains everything in detail

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2025

      Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/31/2025

      So professional, I was pleased to meet her and her staff.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      The level of care I have received is outstanding.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/31/2025

      Very attentive

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/10/2025

      Care and teaching top notch.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/18/2024

      Love Dr De LA Cruz

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 7/29/2024

      Physician was always involved and informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/12/2024

      She was very thorough with my options and gave me plenty of opportunities to ask questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      I would recommend Dr. Del La Cruz to everyone.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      I Love Dr De La Cruz

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/17/2024

      Dr. De La Cruz was wonderful as always. She makes me feel at ease.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 3/18/2024

      The doctor was very down to earth and made me feel at ease..so appreciated

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/26/2024

      Great experience

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/8/2023

      Great.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/20/2023

      Absolutely recommend. Dr. And I discussed next steps

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 11/3/2023

      Doctor is the best and her team too

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/6/2023

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/22/2023

      Good