Dr. De la Cruz received his M.D. degree from the University of Costa Rica School of Medicine. He afterwards performed his Residency in Otolaryngology at the University of Miami Hospitals. In addition, he served a Clinical Fellowship in Otolaryngology and Neurotology. He currently serves as Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at the USC (University of Southern California) School of Medicine. He is also Director of Education at the House Ear Institute.
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Dr. De la Cruz holds many positions of importance in his scientific society. He is President of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He is also Secretary General of the Pan American Association of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He serves as Chairman of the International Federation of Otolaryngology Societies Committee. He is an Honorary Member of the Otolaryngology Societies of India, The Philippines, Venezuela, Brazil, Costa Rica, Rio de Janeiro and Guadalajara. He is a member of the Committee for Latin American Medicine. In addition, he served as President of the American Neurotology Society and President of the Los Angeles Society of Otolaryngology. Dr. De la Cruz was selected to be cited in the Who is Who: Best Doctors of America and "Best Doctors in Los Angeles" complied by Los Angeles Magazine.
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