Fernando Cruz

Fernando K. Cruz, MD is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, affiliated with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF Fresno. He specializes in shoulder and elbow reconstruction.

• Education:
  • BS in Bioengineering (2012) - University of California, Merced
  • MD (2018) - University of California, Davis School of Medicine
  • Residency (2023) in Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF Fresno
  • Fellowship (2024) in Shoulder & Elbow Reconstructive Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute

Dr. Cruz focuses on orthopedic surgical techniques, particularly in reconstructive procedures for shoulder and elbow pathologies. His clinical work bridges biomechanics with sports medicine applications, and he emphasizes community engagement through roles like Assistant Team Physician for the Fresno FC Foxes soccer team.

Scientific Awards:

• 2018: Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery - UC Davis

As a mentor, Dr. Cruz actively guides undergraduate students, medical trainees, and residents, drawing from his experience as a first-generation university graduate and physician. His outreach efforts aim to inspire perseverance in academic medicine.