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Alejandro J Matos Cruz, MD

Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
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Alejandro Matos Cruz, MD, is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of conditions affecting the brain and spine. Dr. Matos Cruz provides expert care and performs cutting-edge procedures to address pain such as spinal cord stimulator implantation. He also specializes in sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion and other minimally invasive surgical solutions that address a wide range of neurological disorders. Dr. Matos Cruz earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He completed his neurosurgery residency at AHN Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Matos Cruz is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, helping individuals navigate complex neurological conditions to live their best life. He welcomes patients ages 18 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

Spanish
English

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Expertise

back surgery
complex spine surgery
craniotomy
degenerative spine conditions
diskectomy
dorsal column stimulator
foraminotomy
herniated disc surgery
instrumented anterior cervical discectomy, fusion (acdf)
laminectomy
low back surgery
minimally invasive spine surgery
myelopathy surgery
navigation spine surgery
neurogenic claudication
posterior spine surgery
radiculopathy
sacroiliac joint fusion
spinal cord stimulator
spinal stenosis surgery
spine fusion
spine surgery
subdural hematoma
thoracic spine mass
vertebral fracture

Credentials

Education

  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  • Residency

  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine