Dr. Adrienne Cruz specializes in caring for pediatric patients admitted to the hospital by their primary care doctors for conditions such as breathing disorders, infections and special needs.
She was drawn to the medical profession during her teens, as she appreciated the care given to her ailing mother. The decision to specialize in pediatrics came during medical school, when she discovered she especially enjoyed caring for children. “I have a passion for tracking down the proper diagnosis and working with families to get their understanding and agreement on the care and treatment for their loved one,” she said.
This native of southern California joined Marshfield Children's Hospital in 2003, attracted by the close-knit and cordial atmosphere. Since then, she has helped to develop the Clinic’s dedicated pediatric hospitalist program.
Dr. Cruz earned her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health. She completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at Marshfield Clinic Health System and Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. She is board-certified in pediatrics.
She and her husband reside in Marshfield. She enjoys crafts, cooking and spending time with husband and their two Australian Shepherds.