Ceferino Cruz, DO

Midwestern University - AZCOM

Ceferino Cruz, DO is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Core Faculty member at Midwestern University (AZCOM) in Glendale, Arizona. Board certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM), he completed his medical education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and his residency at Medical City Arlington before pursuing advanced ONMM training at Midwestern University. Currently, he practices at the Midwestern Multispecialty Clinic, where he integrates osteopathic manipulative medicine with regenerative therapies like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat complex neuromusculoskeletal conditions and optimize patient function.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Cruz is a dedicated educator serving as a preceptor for medical students and residents at AZCOM, where he teaches osteopathic principles and clinical reasoning. He also serves as the Vice President of the Arizona Academy of Osteopathy (AZAO). In this leadership role, he is committed to building a collaborative community of students, residents, and physicians to advance the field of osteopathic medicine.