Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD

Concierge Plastic Surgery physician, Houston, TX

De La Cruz Plastic Surgery

Dr. De La Cruz is a Concierge Plastic Surgery physician at De La Cruz Plastic Surgery, board certified by two American boards.

15016 FM 529 W, Houston, TX 77095

At a glance

Board certification

Plastic Surgery and Surgery

Licensed in

Texas

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About Dr. Cruz

Dr. De La Cruz studied cellular and molecular biology at Texas Tech University. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. His general surgery residency was at Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

He also trained in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Georgia Health and Sciences University, and in hand and microsurgery at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. Dr. De La Cruz focuses on liposuction, body contouring, tummy tuck surgery and facial rejuvenation.

He has expertise in High-Definition VASER liposuction. He believes aesthetic surgery is about restoring harmony, confidence and proportion while respecting each patient. Each year he volunteers to help children in the Philippines with surgery.

Membership and fees

Fees are not published. Ask the practice.

Services

Lipedema surgery Liposuction Body contouring Tummy tuck surgery Facial rejuvenation High-Definition VASER liposuction Lipedema

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Education and credentials

Degree

College

Texas Tech University

Medical school

University of Texas Medical School

Residency

Loma Linda University (general surgery) and Georgia Health and Sciences University (plastic and reconstructive surgery)

Fellowship

Hand and Microsurgery, Oregon Health and Sciences University

Board certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery

Other certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support

License

Texas Verify with the Texas Medical Board

NPI

1922208164

Location

15016 FM 529 W, Houston, TX 77095

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Recognition and research

Awards

Helping Hands Award from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 2016

"We Are One" Humanitarian Award in Stockholm, Sweden, 2017

Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award from the Global 7 Houston International Trade Development Council, 2018

Congressional Recognition Award from the United States Congress, 2018

Frank C. Webber Prize for Medical Research, from the Research Convention at the University of Texas Medical School

Publications

"Lipoplasty in the Overweight Patient," Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2024

"Reducing Risks in Large Volume Liposuction: The Role of Oral Anticoagulants in Preventing Thromboembolism," Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Disease, 2024

Teaching and research roles

Developed the Celtic cross technique for rebuilding the belly button (umbilical reconstruction) as a surgery resident. It was published in the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery.

Media and books

TV guest on Latina Spice, 2012

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Questions patients ask

Is Dr. De La Cruz board certified?

Yes. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery.

Where did Dr. De La Cruz train?

He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School. He did a general surgery residency at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and a Hand and Microsurgery fellowship at Oregon Health and Sciences University.

Does Dr. De La Cruz offer lipedema surgery?

Patients seek consultation with him for advanced lipedema surgery, along with other procedures such as liposuction.

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