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Edith Dela Cruz, MD, Talladega

Edith Dela Cruz, MD

Pediatrics • Talladega, AL

About

- Organization: Baptist Health (nonprofit hospital system) - Location: Primary operations in Birmingham, AL; affiliated network includes facilities in Alabama (e.g., Baptist Health Talladega service area), with broader presence in the United States. - Focus relevant to query: Pediatric services are part of Baptist Health’s medical offerings, and the system includes physicians and dedicated pediatric care pathways within its hospitals. - Key attributes: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care - Type: Nonprofit - Services (illustrative of pediatrics context): Emergency care, primary care, and specialty services (including heart/vascular, orthopedics, neurology, digestive health, radiology, surgical care) that typically support pediatric patients via pediatric or family medicine pathways. - Contact/identity context: - Main site: baptisthealthal.com - Potential physician credentialing elements: clinical leadership and medical directors (e.g., Chief Medical Officer for AL Region) are part of the system’s governance, which may include pediatric care leadership across applicable Alabama facilities. - Checking the Baptist Health Talladega or main Baptist Health Alabama site for pediatric physician directories. - Contacting the Baptist Health helpline at (877) 909-4233 for physician-specific inquiries. - Visiting the Talladega or Birmingham-area hospital pages to locate pediatric or family medicine departments and physician profiles.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

722 Stone Ave., Talladega, AL 35160

Phone

(256) 362-1725

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric care
  • School and sports physicals
  • Mental health issues
  • Genitourinary conditions
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Respiratory infections
  • Well child care from birth through adolescence
  • Well baby check-ups and immunizations

Team

  • Edith Dela Cruz, MD, Board-certified Pediatrician (American Board of Pediatrics) — Pediatrician

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna
  • Bright Health
  • BCBS-AL
  • Curaçao Evocare
  • Cigna Healthspring
  • Cigna
  • Devoted
  • First Health
  • Humana
  • HealthSmart
  • Health Choice
  • Private Healthcare Systems
  • Rockport United Network
  • Simpra
  • Seven Corners
  • The Health Plan of WV
  • Viva
  • VIVA Health

This is a comprehensive list of insurances accepted at Baptist Health hospitals, outpatient services and physician groups. Verify coverage with provider and insurer.

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What specialties does Dr. Edith Dela Cruz have?

Her specialties include pediatrics, well child care, well baby check-ups, immunizations, school and sports physicals, mental health issues, genitourinary conditions, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections.

Is Dr. Edith Dela Cruz board-certified?

Yes, she is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

What is the practice name and location?

Baptist Health Medical Group Pediatrics - Talladega, 722 Stone Ave., Talladega, AL 35160.

What is the contact number for the Talladega location?

(256) 362-1725.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Birdeye: 4.5/5 stars (43 reviews)
  • RateMDs: 3.1/5 stars (3 reviews (dated 2009-2010))

Patients praise

  • Kind, compassionate, and attentive bedside manner
  • Knowledgeable and thorough care for children
  • Highly regarded as one of the best pediatricians in the area

Common complaints

  • Long wait times in office and examination rooms
  • Concerns regarding staff professionalism and friendliness

"She and her staff are the Best. While at my daughter visit. Dr. Dela Cruz had No.#1 best side manners, she listen as ..."

— Healthgrades

"We love Dr. DelaCruz! She has the best manner with children and cares very much. She's knowledgeable and concerned. She never makes you feel like you've asked a stupid question."

— RateMDs

"You have to wait forever to see the Dr. and once you get into a room it still takes about 1-1.5 hours before you see her. Her staff is rude and ignorant."

— RateMDs

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of . Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.

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