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Here’s a concise summary focused on your query: - 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. If you’re seeking specific information about Edith Dela Cruz, MD, in relation to Baptist Health Talladega (e.g., specialty, appointment availability, or clinic location), I recommend: - 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

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.

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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

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 July 10, 2026.

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