SLUCare Physician Group
Oscar Cruz, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Dr. Oscar Cruz treats pediatric and adult patients for conditions and diseases related to the eyes. He offers surgery for adults with moderate to severe strabismus (crossed eyes, diplopia), and cares for children with moderate to severe amblyopia (poor sight) by occlusion therapy and/or pharmacologic therapy.
His research includes work with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG) to study amblyopia and esotropia.
Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology, Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and is involved in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment (St. Louis).
Dr. Cruz is a triathlete and a past participant in the Boston Marathon.
His research includes work with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigative Group (PEDIG) to study amblyopia and esotropia.
Dr. Cruz is a professor of ophthalmology, Anwar Shah Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology, and professor of pediatrics in the Department of Ophthalmology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
He is a member of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and is involved in the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairment (St. Louis).
Dr. Cruz is a triathlete and a past participant in the Boston Marathon.
About Me
Specialties
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology
Gender
Male
Languages
Spanish
Education
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Fellowship, 1992
St. Joseph Hospital - Houston
Internship, 1988
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Medical School, 1987
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston
Residency, 1991
Hospital Affiliations
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Missouri State Board of Registration
Medical Interests
Adult Strabismus
Amblyopia
Exercise and physical fitness
Eye and vision care
Eye injuries and trauma
Graves disease
Lacrimal surgery
Ophthalmology pediatric
Pediatric eye surgery
Strabismus
Strabismus surgery
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
Question Breakdown
4.5Overall Experience4.4Listened Carefully4.5Explained Things Clearly4.4Knew Medical History4.4Involved in Care Decisions4.5Showed Courtesy & Respect
Patient Reviews
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4.4 out of 5
56 ratings,
16 reviews
5/5/2026
Loved the experience and left feeling comfortable with an upcoming surgery.
4/23/2026
Very good, nice .
4/15/2026
Dr Cruz is a wonderful doctor. He and his staff took great care of Jack
3/26/2026
Oscar and his staff were truly wonderful and we will continue in his care for the foreseeable future.
3/8/2026
He was very knowledgeable for what I need done, very nice Dr.
Map & Directions
SLUCare Physician Group
1225 S. Grand Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63104
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
