About
Dr. Nathaniel R. De La Cruz is a board-certified family medicine physician serving the Rio Grande Valley community he grew up in. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Biology from the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg in 2011. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2015. He then continued his Family Medicine residency at UTMB, where colleagues selected him as Chief Resident for the 2017-2018 academic year. He graduated from that program in 2018.
After residency, Dr. De La Cruz returned to the RGV and provided care in Mission, TX before taking on traveling clinic work from 2020 to 2022 in San Antonio, Houston, and Round Rock. He also contributed to COVID vaccine clinical trials in San Antonio in 2021. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified him in his specialty. He holds a Volunteer Faculty appointment at the UTRGV School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He welcomes medical students, NP students, and PA students to train at the clinic. Outside of medicine, he spends his free time camping, fishing, kayaking, and practicing archery.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA), B.S. Pre-Medical Biology (minors in Chemistry and Leadership Studies), 2011
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, TX, 2015
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB); Chief Resident 2017-2018; graduated 2018
Additional Training
Volunteer Faculty, UTRGV School of Medicine – Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. De La Cruz right for?
Dr. De La Cruz is a strong fit for adults and children in the Rio Grande Valley seeking a consistent family medicine physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or asthma benefit from his focused, ongoing care. He also serves patients dealing with anxiety, depression, migraines, and musculoskeletal pain. Those who need office-based procedures, sports physicals, or DOT exams will find those services available in one place. Employers looking for occupational health coverage for their workforce can also contract with the clinic directly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. De La Cruz treats a broad range of primary care conditions. These include diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, asthma, COPD, migraines, anxiety, and depression. He also evaluates and manages acute illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, and skin conditions. His scope covers both ongoing chronic disease management and same-day urgent concerns.
Yes. The American Board of Family Medicine has certified Dr. De La Cruz in Family Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch and served as Chief Resident during his final year.
Dr. De La Cruz earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 2015. He completed his Family Medicine residency there as well, graduating in 2018 after serving as Chief Resident for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Yes. Dr. De La Cruz performs a range of office-based procedures at the clinic. These include skin tag removal, abscess drainage, sebaceous cyst excision, skin biopsy, ingrown toenail removal, laceration repair, joint injections, trigger finger injections, and wound care. Members pay a small fee to cover supply costs.
Yes. Dr. De La Cruz performs DOT physicals for both members and non-members. Members pay a one-time add-on fee of $20 at the time of the consult. Non-members pay $80 for a DOT exam.
Yes. Dr. De La Cruz sees patients of all ages, including children. He provides well child checks, school physicals, sports pre-participation physicals, and management of acute illnesses for younger patients.
Yes. Dr. De La Cruz serves as Volunteer Faculty at the UTRGV School of Medicine in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine. He actively welcomes medical students, nurse practitioner students, and physician assistant students to train at the clinic.
Dr. De La Cruz grew up in the Rio Grande Valley and returned there after completing his residency at UTMB. He practiced in Mission, TX before doing traveling clinic work in San Antonio, Houston, and Round Rock from 2020 to 2022. He also contributed to COVID vaccine clinical trials in San Antonio in 2021 before returning to McAllen to open Delta Crucis Direct Medical Care.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026