Dermatology

Ponciano Cruz, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Dermatology

Ponciano Cruz, M.D., is a Professor in the Department of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he holds the Paul R. Bergstresser, M.D. Endowed Chair in Dermatology and serves as Vice Chair of the department. He specializes in contact dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis (diagnosed via patch testing), and alopecia areata. He directs the Photosensitivity/Phototesting Clinic and the Occupational Skin Disease and Contact Allergy Clinic at UT Southwester

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Dermatology (ABD)
Dermatological Immunology/Diagnostic & Laboratory Immunology (ABD)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine (MD, 1979)
Residency: Kettering Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dermatology and Immunology)

Years in Practice

45+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Autoimmune & Immunobullous Dermatology

Conditions & Treatments

EczemaAtopic DermatitisAcnePsoriasisSkin Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Cruz treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Cruz accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Ponciano Cruz's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 44 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Cruz practice?

Ponciano Cruz practices in Dallas, TX with hospital affiliations including UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

What does Dr. Cruz specialize in?

Ponciano Cruz is a board-certified dermatology specialist with focus areas in Autoimmune & Immunobullous Dermatology.

How long has Dr. Cruz been practicing?

Ponciano Cruz has 47+ years of clinical experience in dermatology.

What is Dr. Cruz's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of the Philippines College of Medicine (MD, 1979); Residency: Kettering Medical Center (Internal Medicine); Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dermatology and Immunology).