Raul Manuel B. Cruz, MD
Olympia, WA 98506
Providence South Sound Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine
500 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 204, Olympia, WA 98506
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About Raul Manuel B. Cruz
Dr. Cruz earned his Medical Doctorate from University of the Philippines College of Medicine. He then also completed his Residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. He specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care, Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine in Providence Medical Group Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Olympia.
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
ResidencySt. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center
500 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 204
Olympia, WA 98506
Providence St. Peter Hospital
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I love Dr Cruz a d his office staff! Knowledgeable courteous kind and prompt.
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I feel in very good hands with provider
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The receptionist worked with me to find an appointment after I had t cancel one. She found a cancellation that worked. The nurse and doctor were right on time. All the staff were competent, informative and friendly.
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Dr. Cruz was knowledeavle and shared information in an easy to understand way. Reception was patie t and helpful.
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Dr. Cruz Is very professional and also caring.
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It was excellent, fast serviceI experience with provider
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Very nice, easy to talk to and gave good answers to questions and good information about my concerns
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Dr. Cruz is the best. Very smart but very personable. So glad he's my pulmonary dr.
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Did virtual visit. It was great
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Both Dr. Cruz and the young woman who administered the breathing test were extremely competent and courteous. In addition, Dr. Cruz's humor put me at ease and made me very comfortable.
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I find Dr.Cruz to be an excellent specialist, and im very happy to have him.
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Everything was fine.
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I had excellent care from my provider and the staff. Very considerant and showed compassion.
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The whole team was helpful and responsive. My only issue is I had to wait six months to get into see Dr. Cruz. As a new patient who moved from out of state, it was a very long wait. Worth it, but still a very long wait.
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Everything went perfectly!
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I generally see residents and they are always kind and knowledgeable
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The doctor was very thorough.
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Dr. Cruz is a good listener.I feel he is thorough and caring.
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One of the best offices I have to go to
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Dr Cruz is great at making you feel comfortable and explaining about your health.
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Had walking & lung function tests. Everyone was patient, helpful & efficient. Dr. Cruz took time to explain test results, follow-up visits, & discuss medications. Feel I'm in good hands.
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Dr. Cruz is an excellent doctor. He always listens, knows my history, and is calm and practical about my needs.
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Outstanding care.
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My appointment with Dr Cruz was very productive. He was friendly and eased my concerns. I was extremely impressed that he had reviewed my chart. He Knew exactly why I was there.
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Great at making you comfortable
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Dr Cruz was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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I'm very happy with all Providence experience
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All Good
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Dr Cruz and the staff at Providence Pulmonary are great, but it takes way too long to get an appointment with Dr Cruz. Thankful that Dr Cruz was able to work around the delay!!
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Care was excellent as usual.
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Dr. Cruz is a very good Dr. I only gave a lower number on some of the questions because I was comparing him with all my other Drs. And specialists.
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My visits are always good.
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Dr Cruz listens and responds with the answers I need.
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First time visit. Doctor friendly, wonderful manner and caring. Office staff were wonderful also.
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Very good experience
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Dr Cruz was awesome. He took his time with me and explain everything what he needed
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Very pleased
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This was probably one of the best Doctor appointments I have ever had.
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Dr cruz....is a great dr....he always y s messages. Me in my chart, my test results
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Dr Cruz is easy to talk to and he explains where you can understand him. He is also willing to work with insurance.
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It was my first doctor appointment with Dr. Cruz. His staff was very kind and helpful. He was wonderful. He asked a lot of great questions to get to know me as a new patient and I really appreciated his patience and attention to details. Both my husband and I really liked his bedside manner.
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Meeting Dr Cruz for the first time. Very pleased to have him for my doctor!
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Dr. Cruz really listens. He is kind, considerate and always on time. Also very easy to talk to!
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Dr Cruz has helped me get control of my respiratory issues better than any previous lung doctor. And he is such a nice down to earth person!
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Pleasant doctor
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Dr Cruz is the most through and most respected/respectful. He is the only provider I have that posts results, actual charts of testing done in my chart. He should be applauded and used as a n example for other providers.
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Excellent doctor
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Excellent care was provided by all staff
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Nice guy and listens to you
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No bad experiences. All were good
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I absolutely love how upfront Dr Cruz is, He doesn't sugar coat anything and is very respectful.
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Dr. Cruz and the whole staff from sign in to check out is the most professional caring team I have ever had the privilege of being their patient! Thanks to all of you, my medical team!
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I think Dr Cruz was wonderful with me, he seemed concern and ordered tests for me to do. He also ordered a blood gas draw. Only concern I have is to have someone call me on my results and what measures or steps to take next with my care of health. Thanks
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As always, THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE can be had at Providence. I am fortunate to live nearby or at least close enough to drive to.
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Dr reyes was very efficient in providing feedback to help us understand our problems
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Dtr Cruz was a very caring person and listened to you about your concerns.
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Dr. Cruz is caring and Listen to me, that makes me comfortable with him during this uncomfortable time.
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Great visit !!
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Excellent provider, professional service provider in recent visit.
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Dr Cruz does everything in his power to help me with my illness. I appreciate that he listens and addresses my concerns. Top notch doctor and care.
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Dr. Cruz was an excellent doctor. I like the fact that he listened to everything that I said and all of my concerns Dr. Cruz had an action plan to fix or curb the issues that I was having. I would recommend him to any person, his kindness, his friendliness, and his ability to make a person feel at ease, and comfortable is an excellent quality that he exudes. Dr. Cruz is an excellent doctor!
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I appreciate Dr. Cruz very much. He is very good at explaining things and is very kind.
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Was very satisfied with the way I was treated and the dr I seen.
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Love Dr Cruz, patient, an understanding
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Always appreciate Dr Cruz's skills and empathy.
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Dr Cruz is a great MD!
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Very good
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This was an annual follow-up concerning my sleep therapy. Dr Cruz listens attentively and is easy to communicate with.
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I really like Dr Cruz and would recommend him to friends and family.
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Dr. Cruz is awesome!!! Smart, professional, very personable.
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I have always had excellent care at all Providence facilities
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Dr. Cruz is very personable, likable, efficient, and thorough. I also enjoy his sense of humor and professionalism.
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Had a good experience
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Every thing was good
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First visit, but very good
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Have been seeing this provider for 5 years following a serious hospitalization for sepsis pneumonia Initially when we were new to each other I felt communication could have been better but now after 5 years of building a great doctor patient relationship I have only very positive feedback regarding this provider. He is knowledgeable current in his field . Offers options to patient regarding treatments and also gives best advice. Seems to remember my backstory and condition without having to dig through too much of my chart. One of the best doctors I've had In my life. He is personable ,warm and very smart.
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Everyone is great
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Dr. Cruz is a great pulmonologist. The staff is always very helpful. I feel blessed to have this provider, and staff
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Dr Cruz does a good job, always helpful and thorough, did all tests he felt would help.
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Dr. Cruz is very personable. He listens carefullyAnd genuinely seems concerned about my healthcare needs.
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Dr. CRUZ IS A pulmonologist and is excellent in treating me for the past several for lung cancer which appears to now be "cleared" with only scar tissue left. He is excellent & caring!
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Dr Kruz is a very good doctor and very professional and kind I very much appreciate him and his team
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My care provider always treat me with respect and concern. I am happy to.have these professionals taking care of me.
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All good very happy
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It is a pleasure to have a doctor like Dr. Cruz. He is extremely knowledgeable, caring, listens to everything I have to say, and does not put me down. If I have to ask him to repeat what he said. I feel cared for by Dr. Cruz.
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I am very happy with Providence doctors and staff.
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Good experience, just took a really long time to get an appointment.
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I feel I had a good meeting with Dr Cruz. I appreciate his positive attitude as well as his ability to explain things in an understandable manner. Thank you
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Very good
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Has helped my condition improve
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Very patient and explained things well.
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Cr. Cruz is an excellent communicator.
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Wonderful doctor
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Dr. Cruz has always taken the time to explain my condition and how to move forward.
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The staff and the doctor is always very pleasant and very helpful
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Dr Cruz is friendly, professional, and inspires trust. He explains everything in a way that's very easy to understand. I learn a lot from him and recommend him to all my friends with my condition.
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So far very good.
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Very good and caring
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Everything was most excellent. The needs to have improvement in scheduling.
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Dr. Cruz was very informative, helpful and friendly.
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Kindly care listen to me
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Excellent patient skills. Friendly, took lots of time to answer my questions
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Dr. Cruz was respectful with excellent communication and details for my health. I appreciate his sincere excellent care.
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Staff called me months ago for a sleep study. I explained I had been referred for a lung consult. The continued to call about the sleep consult. I finally quit answering their calls and asked my oncologist to do another referral. This time it worked. I just loved Dr Cruz. Very personable and Inspired my confidence in him. He gave me information I didn't have and I feel we will be able to work well together throughout my COPD journey.
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DR. IS TRACKING MY CONDITION AND ADVISING ME OF OPTIONS FOR FUTURE TREATMENT AS CONDITIONS CHANGE.
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Chest Ct Scan
- Airway Obstruction
- Airway Scarring
- Allergic Aspergillosis
- Allergic Pneumonitis
- Allergic Wheezing
- Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Asbestos Lung
- Aspiration Pneumonitis
- Asthma
- Atelectasis
- Atypical Mycobacteria Infection
- Autoimmune Pleuritis
- Beryllium Disease
- Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure
- Biopsy Of Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Bronchomalacia
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Bronchospasm
- Bronchus Deformity
- Bruxism
- Candidiasis Of Lung
- Cataplexy
- Chest Wall Disorder
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Pulmonary Embolus
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Ciliary Dyskinesia
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Confusional Arousals
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Contusion Of Chest Wall
- Cough
- Croup
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Daytime Sleepiness
- Diaphragmatic Disorders
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Enuresis
- Exposure To Secondhand Smoke
- Foreign Body (Airway)
- Goodpasture's Syndrome
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hemoptysis
- Hepatic Hydrothorax
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
- High Altitude Simulation Test
- Home Sleep Study
- Home Ventilation
- Hypercarbia
- Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Hypoxia
- Influenza
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Kussmauls
- Laryngotracheitis
- Low Oxygen Level
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Disease
- Lung Infiltrate
- Lung Involvement In Systemic Sclerosis
- Lung Mass
- Lung Transplant
- Maintenance Of Wakefulness Test
- Maternal Respiratory Disease
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Narcolepsy
- Nightmares
- Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
- Occupational Lung Injury
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (Plmd)
- Pertussis
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Thickening
- Pleural Tuberculosis
- Pleurisy
- Pleuritic Pain
- Pneumoconiosis
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis
- Polysomnography
- Post Infectious Cough
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Bullae
- Pulmonary Congestion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Function Tests
- Pulmonary Granuloma
- Pulmonary Hemorrhage
- Pulmonary Hemosiderosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Infections
- Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
- Radiation Pneumonitis
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Recurrent Lung Infections
- Respiratory Failure
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restrictive Lung Disease
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Sarcoidosis
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
- Shortness Of Breath (Sob)
- Silicosis
- Sleep Abnormalities
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Study
- Sleep Disorders
- Sleep Paralysis
- Sleep Phase Disorder
- Sleep Related Eating Disorder
- Sleep Related Hallucinations
- Sleep Talking
- Smoker Cough
- Snoring
- Spirometry
- Sputum Production
- Stridor
- Thoracentesis
- Tobacco Related Diseases
- Tracheal Mass
- Tracheal Stenosis
- Tracheobronchitis
- Tracheomalacia
- Tuberculosis (Tb)
- Ventilator Dependent
- Virtual Care
- Wheezing
Providence has giving me and my family the BEST care we believe we can receive from any medical facility and doctors, ANYWHERE! Thank you for your continued excellence in providing care to those in need.
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