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Expertise of Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD

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Biography

Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD, is a board-certified urologist, focusing on urological oncology and urogynecology for the past twenty years. Dr. Santa Cruz specializes in using multiport and single-port robotic surgery to treat kidney cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer and vaginal prolapse conditions. He also uses the robot to treat very enlarged benign prostate glands. Dr. Santa-Cruz obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, FL. Dr. Santa-Cruz completed his internship and residency in urologic surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC, where he also completed a fellowship in urologic laparoscopy/robotics in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC. Since 2019, Dr. Santa-Cruz has been the system robotics medical director and surgical specialties department chair at Monument Health Urology in Rapid City, SD. He has also worked in other locations in the upper Midwest and had a private practice in Miami for several years.

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Personal Interests

During his free time, Dr. Santa-Cruz enjoys being a father to his 5 kids, love to play golf, fly planes, learn history and teach.

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Care Philosophy

Dr. Santa-Cruz speaks English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing the best care for each patient's body, mind and spirit.

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Areas Served
Palm Harbor, FL | Land O Lakes, FL
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Education
  • University of Miami School of Medicine
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Residencies
  • Surgery, General at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
  • Urological Surgery at Duke University Medical Center
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Fellowships
  • Urological Surgery at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Board Certification
  • Urology: The American Board of Urology ABU
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Ages Accepted
  • Adults
  • Geriatrics
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Conditions Treated
  • Bladder Cancer
  • BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
  • Kidney Stones

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  • Peyronie's Disease
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Retention
  • Vaginal Prolapse
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Treatments Offered
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Bladder cancer therapy
  • Multi-port robotic surgery

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  • Outpatient robotic partial nephrectomy
  • Outpatient robotic radical nephrectomy
  • Penile Implants
  • Prostatectomy-Simple, Radical
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery
  • Single-port robotic surgery
  • Subtotal robotic prostatectomy
  • Urinary Incontinence Evaluation & Treatment
  • Vasectomy Reversal
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Procedures and Tests
  • Bladder Scan
  • Flexible Cystoscopy
  • Penile Doppler Ultrasound

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  • Prostate Biopsy
  • Prostate Ultrasound
  • Rigid Cystoscopy
  • Testicular Biopsy
  • Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Urine Analysis
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Question: What locations does Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD practice at?
Answer: Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD practices at Palm Harbor at 34041 US 19 North, Suite D, Palm Harbor, FL, 34684, Land O Lakes at 2435 Bexley Village Dr, Suite 200, Land O Lakes, FL and 34638. Learn more about Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What is Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD's specialty?
Answer: Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD specializes in Urology. Learn more about Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What conditions does Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD treat?
Answer: Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD treats the following conditions: Bladder Cancer, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), Kidney Stones, Peyronie's Disease, Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Retention and Vaginal Prolapse. Learn more about Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What health services does Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD provide?
Answer: Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD provides Urology Care services. Learn more about Robert W. Santa-Cruz, MD at AdventHealth.