Lorinda Anne Cruz

Lorinda Anne Cruz, MD

Internal Medicine

Provider Groups

  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact

706-548-8600
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • St. Mary's Medical Group

Primary Contact
706-548-8600

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Athens Internal Medicine Associates

1070 Hog Mountain Rd.
Watkinsville , GA 30677-2001

View hours
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm
Athens Internal Medicine Associates

About

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Ross University School of Medicine - Dominica, West Indies (2012)

Residency:
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Internal Medicine) (2015)

Fellowship:
University of Miami/Jackson Health System (Geriatric Medicine) (2016)

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2015)

Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Geriatric Medicine (2016)

American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty Geriatric Medicine (2016)

Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

Medical Group

THMG

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(274 ratings)

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.

63 Reviews

07/30/2026

expressed PERSONAL concern

07/24/2026

I appreciate the fact, she reminded me I can send her messages through my chart without having to schedule another appointment

07/22/2026

She seems very concerned and knowledgeable.

07/14/2026

I'm an old person hoping to get older!

07/10/2026

Dr Cruz is an exceptional doctor. She creates an atmosphere of trust and competency. She listens carefully and gives sound advice.

07/08/2026

I put her in a high percentile as knowledgeable and personable.

07/07/2026

Dr. Cruz provides excellent service, attention and recommendations.

07/07/2026

She made every thing easier.

07/07/2026

Good listener who answered my questions well.

06/24/2026

She’s the only doctor for me.

06/24/2026

I am very happy I have Dr. Cruz as my provider.

06/12/2026

Dr Cruz was able to see me o short notice. She was very kind and extremely helpful.

06/09/2026

She took yime to answer any qouestins i ask and was veryexplanotory

06/05/2026

Very good experience. Very competent.

06/03/2026

Interactions with Doctor Cruz have greatly improved over the past year.

06/03/2026

Dr. Cruz is patient and thorough. Very personable.

06/01/2026

I felt she really listened to my concerns and understood my medical history, through our conversation.

05/14/2026

Not close is very professional and explained everything to me in detail

05/14/2026

I appreciate her concern with a certain health issue and effort to find out the whys and how to treat it.

05/06/2026

She is a consummate professional. Ron Carlson

02/24/2026

Good

02/19/2026

I was asked to go on line to fill out paperwork prior to my visit, which I did. When I arrived, I was asked to fill out additional paperwork, asking for the SAME information. When I pointed this out, the person at the desk became very short with me. Why is it necessary for such duplication?

02/16/2026

Encouraged me to contact her any time by using the My Chart. Much appreciated.

02/10/2026

Great experience!

02/02/2026

Thank you as always!

02/02/2026

Very pleased with dr Cruz

01/28/2026

End of visit was rushed.

01/28/2026

I was very pleased with my visit, the outcome and what I need to do to continue my good health. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.

01/13/2026

Dr. Cruz asks lots of health questions regarding my health so I'm confident in my care.

01/12/2026

Excellent physician and staff

01/09/2026

Everything went fine, as expected, during my office visit.

01/09/2026

I first met her taking my husband to see her. I liked her immediately. Since I hadn’t been to a real PCP in decades I decided this could be the doctor for me.

01/05/2026

I am extremely grateful to have such a intelligent and caring physician and physician staff. It is definitely helping my way of life and health.

01/05/2026

Everything was fine.

12/19/2025

Thank you.

12/19/2025

I will keep going to Dr Cruz for my future medical issues, she is wonderful, also I highly recommend her to family and friends!😃

12/16/2025

Checking all my lab results and trying to figure out what I need

12/16/2025

Dr. Cruz showed that she cared about my health.

12/08/2025

Compassionate and caring. "Whole Picture" thinker rather than treating one symptom at a time.

12/05/2025

Would highly recommend. The annual well visit went very well. Dr. Cruz and the Staff were all friendly and helpful.

12/03/2025

Dr Cruz is very knowledgeable and caring!

12/03/2025

Dr. Cruz has been very helpful, supportive, informative, and caring every time I have seen her.

12/03/2025

I am very impressed by her knowledge and her interaction with the atieny

12/02/2025

My visit turned out to be a physical. I just didn't know what that should have included or if the provider was thorough with my examination.

11/19/2025

She took the time to listen to my concerns.

11/17/2025

I feel comfortable in Dr. Cruz's care and know I can call for help whenever I need it.

11/14/2025

Great MD. We are very happy with her care.

11/13/2025

Dr. Cruz is a news provider for me having replaced Dr. Brooks who retired. So far, we seems to get along well as patient/provider.

11/11/2025

Competent and friendly.

11/10/2025

Excellent doctor and staff

11/05/2025

Dr Cruz is outstanding.

10/28/2025

Nice follow up on lab work

10/22/2025

I had to wait almost 30 minutes for my blood work to be done. No one else was there so I thought that was kind of long.

10/20/2025

She is a very caring person and understands and wants to improve my health.

10/20/2025

So glad Dr. Firth referred me to Dr. Cruz.

10/20/2025

Great Dr. and nurses. Love this practice

10/15/2025

My last two visits I found that she wasn’t watching the clock or trying to rush me. She listened to me and came up with a plan and explained it to me. Very happy with her.

10/14/2025

Very impressed and highly satisfied.

10/14/2025

She has an outstanding care for needs.

10/13/2025

Dr Cruz is one of the best doctors I have seen in the last 85 years of my life, I don't remember going to the doctor until I was 7 years old. She actually spends time with her patients. In fact she is such a good doctor that I unloaded a bunch of problems I had , both of us missed following up on the severs pain I had, mostly in bed at night, but. since seeing her. most of that pain in gone, ANOThHER MIRICAL Doc, here is the name of the sleep medicine I have been using. It's called Revitalize NIGHT. I had some problems Tuesday night and wondered if I should try it again. I decided not too. At 1:30 AM I hadn't slept a wink, so I took two tablets pf the sleeping potion. At 3:30 I gave up and spent 2 hours on the computer, At 5:45 AM I went back to bed and woke up at 8:45, I also wanted to say this: I actually like going to your office. I find all of your staff to be most kind, facilitating and friendly towards me. When I phone your office I get the same treatment. Thank you. Tom Trimble

10/10/2025

Very caring

10/09/2025

Dr. Cruz was very personable, a good communicator and an excellent listener. This was a new patient visit that lasted 45 minutes. Dr. Cruz wanted to insure she had a complete medical background history. I left the Doctor’s office feeling like I made the right decision in selecting this practice. A very good first experience.

10/09/2025

I trust Dr. Cruz and intend to continue with her as my primary care doctor.
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