Diomel de La Cruz, MD
Associate Professor; Program Director – Neonatology Fellowship Program
About Diomel de La Cruz
Dr. Diomel de la Cruz is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Florida and his pediatrics residency and chief residency at Southern Illinois University. His clinical expertise includes neonatal nutrition, critical care outcomes, intestinal rehabilitation, and simulation-based medical education.
At UF, Dr. de la Cruz serves as Program Director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program. He directs the UF Neonatal Nutrition Team and is a key member of the UF Pediatrics Intestinal Rehabilitation Team, focusing on multidisciplinary care for infants with complex gastrointestinal and nutritional needs.
Dr. de la Cruz’s research spans neonatal nutrition, necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, and machine learning applications in neonatology. He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to major textbooks in neonatal medicine. His work in clinical trials, translational research, and organ dysfunction scoring has advanced the care of high-risk neonates.
A recognized educator, Dr. de la Cruz has received teaching awards and leads the Global Health Track for the UF Pediatric Residency Program. He previously served as Medical Director of the UF Immigrant Families Mobile Health Fair and remains committed to mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows in clinical care, research, and academic leadership.
Accomplishments
Board Certifications
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Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAmerican Board of Pediatrics
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PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
Clinical Profile
- Pediatrics
- Infant – Newborn Development
- Necrotizing Enterocolitis
- Neonatal Weight Gain and Nutrition
- Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program
Research Profile
- Gastrointestinal physiology and immunology (necrotizing enterocolitis)
- Global Health
- Neonatal Nutrition
- medical education
- neonatal microbiome
Publications
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-8985
- Business:
- ddelacruz@peds.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32610