Sherwin Dela Cruz, M.D.

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Sherwin Dela Cruz, M.D.
Cardiologist
Clinical Expertise
  • Cardiology
Other Languages Spoken
Ilocano
Tagalog
Academic Appointments
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine
Clinical Teams
Medicine
Cardiology

I became a physician because I enjoy science, medicine, interacting with people and doing my part in making the world a better place. I can’t imagine anything else.

Sherwin G. Dela Cruz, M.D., is passionate about cardiology and the opportunities it affords to improve the quality of life of his patients while also advancing the science and treatment options for everyone.

Dr. Dela Cruz received his medical degree from University of Hawaii. He continued his training with an internship, residency and cardiology fellowship at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Before joining City of Hope, he provided care to needy patients at the Saban Community Clinic in Los Angeles and also served as a staff cardiologist for a medical group in Monterey, California.

Dr. Dela Cruz’s commitment to the community is an ideal fit for the City of Hope team. “I chose City of Hope because of their mission, goals, constant drive to achieve and develop new methods of treatment, and sincerely great care they provide for their patients and employees.”

Location

Education & Experience

Board Certifications

  • 2017, National Board of Echocardiography
  • 2017, American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Board Certified
  • 2014–2024, American Board of Internal Medicine
    California Medical License, A118746
  • Hawaii Medical License, MD-17597
  • ACLS and BLS
  • DEA # FD3241990
  • Hawaii, Narcotics Enforcement Division (NED) # E11584

Degrees

  • 2010, Doctorate of Medicine, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI
  • 2004, B.S., Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Fellowship

  • 2014–2017, Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease Medicine, General Cardiology, University of Hawaii Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Honolulu, HI
  • 2014–2013, Women’s Heart Fellowship, Research and Clinical, Cedars Sinai Medical Center Heart Institute, Los Angeles, CA

Residency

  • 2011–2013, Residency in Internal Medicine, Resident Physician, Cedars Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency, Los Angeles, CA

Internship

  • 2010–2011, Internship in Internal Medicine, Intern Physician, Cedars Sinai Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency, Los, Angeles, CA

Professional Experience

  • 2020–present, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, City of Hope, Duarte, CA
  • 2017–2020, Noninvasive Cardiologist, Montage Medical Group, Monterey, CA
  • 2014, Per Diem Physician, Internal Medicine, Saban Community Clinic, Los Angeles, CA
  • 2006, Benefits Examiner, Hawaii Medical Service Association, Honolulu, HI
  • 2005, Ward Clerk, Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Lihue, HI
  • 2004–2005, Chemistry Teacher’s Assistant, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA

Awards & Memberships

Awards

  • 2009, Antone & Edene Vidinha Trust Scholarship
  • 2009, Aloha Care Believes in Me Scholarship
  • 2009, Psychiatry Clerkship Honors 2008 Dr. Hans and Clara Zimmerman Foundation Health Scholarships
  • 2005, Outstanding Graduate in Biology, Eastern Washington University
  • 2004, Summa Cum Laude, Eastern Washington University

Memberships

  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Medical Association
  • California Medical Association
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization

Publications

  • Dean J, Dela Cruz S, Mehta PK, Bairey Merz CN. Coronary microvascular dysfunction: sex-specific risk, diagnosis, and therapy. Nature Reviews Cardiology. 2015 Jul; 12, 406-414.
  • Dela Cruz S, Wei J, Shufelt C, Mehta P, Pepine CJ, Berman DS, Bairey Merz CN. Is Cold Pressor Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging Testing Useful for Detection of Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction? Poster Presentation at the 2014 American Heart Association conference. November 2014, Chicago, IL.
  • Wei J, Dela Cruz S, Thomson L, Mehta P, Pepine C, Berman D, Bairey Merz CN. Differences in Adenosine and Regadenoson on Myocardial Perfusion Reserve Index: A Report from The Women’s Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation-Coronary Vascular Dysfunction (WISE-CVD) Study. Poster Presentation at the 2014 American College of Cardiology conference. Best Poster. March 2014, Washington, DC.
  • Dela Cruz Sherwin, Plotkin J, Siegel RJ, Beigel R, Esmailian F. Misdiagnosis by Transesophageal Echo of Post-Operative Cardiac Thrombus and Tamponade due to Surgicel® Fibrillar. European Heart Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 2014 Jan; 1, 114. 7th Annual Women and Ischemic Heart Disease Symposium. Provided a CME Case Presentation and Discussion on Microvascular Dysfunction at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Mentor: C. Noel Bairey Merz. April 2013, Los Angeles, CA.

Ratings & Reviews

Ratings and reviews below are gathered from the Press Ganey Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG CAHPS) survey. CG CAHPS is a standardized survey that is used to measure a patient's experience in the physician office setting. Ratings are an average of all responses to questions about a provider's care, with five stars being the highest.
4.9
Provider explain in way you understand
4.9
Provider listen carefully to you
4.9
Know important info medical history
4.9
Show respect for what you say
4.9
Spend enough time with you
4.8
Recommend this provider office
4.8
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02/23/26
Very concerned and took time to explain everything - Verified patient
02/16/26
Dr. Dela Cruz is very patient and compassionate. Knowledgeable. - Verified patient
01/16/26
Dr. Dela Cruz is caring, concerns, and answers any questions regarding my health. - Verified patient
11/12/25
I had a lot of questions and he answered them all - Verified patient
10/20/25
Very informative and spent time listening to concerns - Verified patient