Scott De La Cruz, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Medicine-Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine
- MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (2005)
- MPH, University of Colorado Denver (2010)
- BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA) (2000)
- University of California (San Francisco) Program (2006)
- University of California (San Francisco) Program, Internal Medicine (2008)
- University of Colorado, Primary Care Research (2010)
- University of Colorado, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2011)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Publications
- Pollak KI, Jones J, Lum HD, De La Cruz S, Felton S, Gill A, Kutner JS. Patient and Caregiver Opinions of Motivational Interviewing Techniques In Role-Played Palliative Care Conversations: A Pilot Study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2015 Jul;50(1):91-8. PubMed PMID: 25701055
Practice Locations
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Internal Medicine (2008)
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Board Certification (2011, 2011)
- Medical Education Area of Distinction, Certificate (2008)
- Medical Education Area of Concentration (UCSF), Certificate (2005)
Clinical Interests
Palliative Medicine, patient-centered care, communication
Care Philosophy
I view doctors as humans taking care of other humans. I love learning about patients and their stories. This helps me provide patient focused care!
Palliative Medicine, patient-centered care, communication
Care Philosophy
I view doctors as humans taking care of other humans. I love learning about patients and their stories. This helps me provide patient focused care!
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine (2005)
Graduate Schools:
- MPH, University of Colorado Denver (2010)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BS, University of California–Los Angeles (CA) (2000)
Internships:
- University of California (San Francisco) Program (2006)
Residency Programs:
- University of California (San Francisco) Program, Internal Medicine (2008)
Fellowships:
- University of Colorado, Primary Care Research (2010)
- University of Colorado, Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2011)
Department: Medicine-Internal Medicine