Leading the Way in Functional Medicine

Cecilia Cruz, MD, is a preventive medicine physician with advanced training in functional and lifestyle medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, completed her internship in general surgery, and went on to specialize in preventive medicine at UC San Diego. Dr. Cruz has also completed advanced training through the Institute for Functional Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Her clinical focus includes women's hormone health, fertility, and the integrative management of endometriosis using a root-cause, whole-body approach.She blends clinical expertise with a whole-person philosophy, addressing the root causes of complex health concerns through personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Cruz believes patients deserve more than symptom management—they deserve a proactive, empowering path to lasting health.

Her passion for women’s health is both professional and personal. Having experienced the medical system as both a physician and a patient, Dr. Cruz understands the frustration, complexity, and gaps in care that many women face. Her own journey with endometriosis—an often misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition—has fueled her commitment to changing the way women are cared for. She is devoted to providing the support, clarity, and lasting solutions women truly deserve.