Lorinda Anne Cruz

Lorinda Anne Cruz, MD

Internal Medicine, Geriatric 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

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Athens Internal Medicine Associates

1500 Oglethorpe Ave
Ste 400-A
Athens, GA 30606

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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

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Education & Certifications

Education

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

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

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

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Board Certifications

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

Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board of (2015)

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Provider Groups

St. Mary's Medical Group

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

(261 ratings)

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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.

62 Reviews

12/08/2025

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

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.

11/14/2025

Great MD. We are very happy with her care.

11/11/2025

Competent and friendly.

11/10/2025

Excellent doctor and staff

11/05/2025

Dr Cruz is outstanding.

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.

10/15/2025

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.

10/02/2025

Excellent Md. And I have worked in the health care system for over 40 years

09/25/2025

Good communication

09/25/2025

We are so thankful we found her! Informative,

09/24/2025

Dr. Cruz is fantastic- and a real breath of fresh air compared to my previous physician. It's great feeling like you have a physician "in your corner," who makes time for genuine, two-way conversation during a visit. I also appreciate how responsive she's been via MyChart; it's been a complete game changer!

09/18/2025

Excellent

09/16/2025

I felt guilty they spent so much time with me. They made sure they understood my goals. I am used to providers who rush through the appointment so fast I forget what I need. Dr. Cruz and her staff provided such great care that I will tell all of my friends about the great quality of care.

09/12/2025

I found Dr. Cruz easy to talk to (a big plus!). She discussed my medical care insightfully and thoroughly and treated it as a partnership between doctor and patient--an approach I very much appreciate.

09/04/2025

I was impressed with her ability to diagnosis and give we confidence in her diagnosis and the time interval for improvement in my condition.

07/31/2025

Dr. Cruz listens to my concerns and then explains treatment plans well.

07/24/2025

Would recommend to everyone who is interested in a good doctor

07/23/2025

She's one of the best primary care physicians I've had.

07/23/2025

Very knowledgeable

07/22/2025

Really like going for my apptsDr Cruz is the best

07/14/2025

I'm a happy patient!

07/10/2025

She is very nice to work with.

07/10/2025

As I stated before, Dr. Cruz was professional and congenial. I connected with her immediately. She had obviously researched my problem and was ready to answer all my questions, explain to me the rationale for her decisions for my plan of health, and give me a short-term remedy to help me until I see the specialists she referred me to. I appreciate the fact that she spent enough time with me for us to get to know each other and enough time to convince me that she was looking after my welfare. I would highly recommend Dr. Cruz to anyone.

07/09/2025

Dr. Cruz listens closely to her patients and does everything possible to help them be as healthy as possible.

07/08/2025

As our new provider replacing Dr Firth we feel very confident with her and feel she will always take care and recommend what is best for us old people!

07/08/2025

Dr. Cruz has been my primary care provider the past year after my previous provider retired. I am very happy with Dr. Cruz and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring provider.

07/03/2025

Doctor Cruz is very personable and professional at the same time. Both are a plus in giving total and complete health care.

06/25/2025

Maybe take her mackoff while talking to patient

06/24/2025

Only wanted to say the time I waited to be called back and then to see Dr. Cruz was longer (at least 25 min wait) than my prior and first appt with her in April. I understand some days are more busy than others, and hope this was one of those and not the norm. All staff are quite nice.

06/10/2025

I am very pleased having Dr.Cruz as my personal physician.

06/09/2025

Really appreciate Dr. Cruz

06/03/2025

I have UTI most confidence in the medical care that I receive.

05/29/2025

Very helpful

05/07/2025

All outstanding

04/24/2025

Although the Humana was not covering this visit but they worked with me in a way that I could afford the payment out of pocket.

04/21/2025

I was glad to have the doctor spend a good amount of time with me and feel great about things going forward

04/16/2025

I never felt so thoroughly cared for after a Doctor's appointment.

04/16/2025

Dr. Cruz was very attentive with me and I was pleased with our interactions. There was some confusion regarding the status of my meds.

04/16/2025

Excellent information and encouragement

04/08/2025

I am very pleased and feel confident having Dr. Cruz as my primary care physician.

04/08/2025

I cannot say enough good things about Dr Cruz and her staff. We are truly blessed to be one of her patients.

04/07/2025

Spends a lot of time with me and I appreciate that. And listens which is more important than anything else. Thank you.

03/31/2025

All good

03/27/2025

Excellent

03/20/2025

Dr. Cruz very information and mapped out a good plan for my care.

03/18/2025

Always have a positive experience

03/12/2025

I don’t dread going to see my doctor. Thank you, Dr. Cruz!

03/11/2025

Please congratulate this staff on a job well done. I genuinely felt like a human being treated with compassion rather than just a medical record number or “appointment”! Well done! So refreshing!

03/06/2025

Very patient,good listener.

02/26/2025

I feel very confident with Dr Cruz.

02/05/2025

Great team

02/05/2025

Very thorough and kind. Excellent bedside manner

02/04/2025

Dr. Cruz was very informative. I felt my health care was given high priority during my visit.

01/23/2025

Good
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