Fernando Kamalei Cruz, MD, specializes in shoulder and elbow reconstruction.
Dr. Cruz is a Central Valley native. Following his graduation from Bullard High School, he attended UC Merced to earn his bachelor’s degree in bioengineering. He then pursued his medical degree at UC Davis School of Medicine. Promptly after earning his medical degree, he came back to the Central Valley for his orthopaedic surgery residency at UCSF Fresno. To expand his breadth of knowledge, he moved to Los Angeles for his fellowship in shoulder and elbow reconstructive surgery. Dr. Cruz was eager to return to Fresno, to serve his community as an orthopaedic surgeon.
Apart from his impressive medical and professional interests, he also enjoys volunteering in the local community. For example, he has served as an Assistant Team Physician for the Fresno FC Foxes soccer team.
When he’s not taking care of patients, you will find him participating in marital arts, weight lifting, hiking and playing the guitar.