Michael J. Cruz, MD

217 West Cataldo Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201
1781.1 miles away
Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest
Speaks: English
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Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane

217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201

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About Michael J. Cruz

Dr. Michael J. Cruz is Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He trained at the Medical College of Wisconsin / Marquette Medical School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His practice includes general ENT for all ages with special interest and expertise in sinus and nasal disease and sleep apnea.

Dr. Cruz enjoys the challenge of developing solutions to individual patients’ problems. He works closely with local physician specialists in evaluating and managing snoring and sleep disorders that include the latest in-office procedures. On-site hearing testing, and allergy evaluation compliment his practice. Video evaluation for hoarseness and voice disturbances can be performed.

In addition to these specialties, Dr. Cruz has extensive experience and training in complex nasal/sinus and base of skull surgery using endoscopic techniques including extracranial stereotactic image guidance.

Dr. Cruz is very active in educating local area healthcare providers about new specialty technology and approaches to treating ENT conditions.

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology
Spokane Ear Nose & Throat - Spokane
217 West Cataldo Avenue
Spokane, WA 99201

Medical Groups & Affiliations
Providence Medical Group - Inland Northwest

Clinical Interests

  • Acoustic Nerve Injury
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acoustic Neuroma Removal
  • Adenoid Hypertrophy
  • Adenoidectomy
  • Adenoiditis
  • Alaryngeal Communication
  • Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease
  • Balloon Sinuplasty
  • Base Of Skull Surgery
  • Basilar Skull Fracture
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Biopsy Of Skull
  • Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Assessment
  • Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
  • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (Baha)
  • Caldwell Luc Surgery
  • Cerebral Aneurysm
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Headache
  • Cheek Bone Fracture Surgery
  • Cheek Bone Fractures
  • Choking Sensation
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Cholesterol Granuloma
  • Chronic Cough
  • Chronic Tonsillitis
  • Cleft Nose Repair
  • Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Assessment
  • Cochlear Implant Hearing Aid Surgery
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Cochlear Nerve Damage
  • Congenital Anomalies Of The Head And Neck
  • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • Cyst Of Sinuses
  • Deviated Septum
  • Difficulty Speaking
  • Disorder Of Balance
  • Dry Mouth
  • Dry Sinus
  • Dysphagia
  • Dysphonia
  • Ear Canal Lesions
  • Ear Cyst
  • Ear Discharge
  • Ear Drainage
  • Ear Mass
  • Ear Pressure
  • Earache
  • Encephalocele Repair
  • Endonasal Transsphenoidal Approach
  • Endoscopic Ear Surgery
  • Endoscopic Endoluminal Fundoplication
  • Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
  • Epistaxis
  • Esophageal Obstruction
  • Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (Etd)
  • Excessive Drooling
  • Excessive Salivation
  • Facial Fracture
  • Facial Nerve Decompression
  • Facial Nerve Disease
  • Facial Nerve Injury
  • Facial Nerve Schwannoma
  • Facial Pain
  • Facial Paresis
  • Fibro Osseous Lesions
  • Fissured Tongue
  • Foreign Body (Ear)
  • Foreign Body (Nose)
  • Frenectomy
  • Frontal Sinusotomy
  • Frostbite Of Nose
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Glomus Tumor
  • Glossodynia
  • Glottic Stenosis
  • Goiter
  • Hairy Tongue
  • Head And Neck Cancer Surgery
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing Loss (Conductive)
  • Hearing Loss (Neural)
  • Hoarseness
  • Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
  • Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
  • Impacted Cerumen
  • Infratemporal Fossa Lesions
  • Infratemporal Fossa Tumors
  • Inner Ear Trauma
  • Invasive Fungal Sinusitis
  • Inverted Papilloma Of The Sinus
  • Itchy Ear
  • Labyrinthitis
  • Laryngeal Dystonia
  • Laryngeal Edema
  • Laryngeal Lesions
  • Laryngeal Leukoplakia
  • Laryngeal Polyps
  • Laryngeal Stenosis
  • Laryngitis
  • Laryngocele
  • Laryngoscopy
  • Lip Droop
  • Ludwig Angina
  • Lump In Throat
  • Malignant Otitis Externa
  • Mastoiditis
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Meningocele
  • Middle Ear Exploration
  • Missing Eardrum
  • Mouth Abscess
  • Mouth Cyst
  • Mouth Pain
  • Mucosal Melanoma
  • Myringoplasty
  • Myringotomy
  • Nasal Cavity Cancer
  • Nasal Cavity Cancer Surgery
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Nasal Deformities
  • Nasal Drainage
  • Nasal Implant Surgery
  • Nasal Obstruction
  • Nasal Polyps
  • Nasal Surgery
  • Nasal Valve Collapse
  • Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
  • Neck Abscess
  • Neoplasm Of Ear
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor Of Nasal Cavity
  • Neurologic Disorders Of The Larynx
  • Noisy Breathing
  • Nose Abscess
  • Nose Fracture
  • Nose Fracture Surgery
  • Nose Pain
  • Nystagmus
  • Odynophagia
  • Olfactory Nerve Disease
  • Oral Inflammation
  • Oral Lesions
  • Oral Tumor
  • Orbital Nerve Decompression
  • Osteoma
  • Otalgia
  • Otitis
  • Otomastoiditis
  • Otosclerosis
  • Ototoxicity
  • Parapharyngeal Abscess
  • Parapharyngeal Mass
  • Parathyroidectomy
  • Perforated Ear Drum
  • Peritonsillar Abscess
  • Pharyngeal Mass
  • Polyp Of Cheek
  • Positional Vertigo
  • Post Nasal Drip
  • Problems With Smell And Taste
  • Rasping Of The Nasal Dorsum
  • Reconstruction Of Nose
  • Retropharyngeal Abscess
  • Rhinitis
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty Revision
  • Rhinorrhea
  • Rhinoscleroma
  • Rotary Chair Testing
  • Ruptured Eardrum
  • Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Septoplasty
  • Sialadenitis
  • Sialolithiasis
  • Sino Nasal Carcinoma
  • Sinonasal Papilloma
  • Sinonasal Undifferentiated Carcinoma
  • Sinus And Nasal Mucoceles
  • Sinus Fracture
  • Sinus Fracture Surgery
  • Sinus Mass
  • Sinus Pain
  • Sinus Polyp
  • Sinus Pressure
  • Sinus Surgery
  • Sinusitis
  • Skull Base Approach
  • Skull Base Tumor
  • Skull Fracture
  • Skull Fracture Surgery
  • Skull Osteoma
  • Sleep Apnea Surgery
  • Sleep Endoscopy
  • Smell Disorders
  • Snoring
  • Sphenoidectomy
  • Sphenoidotomy
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Head And Neck
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Mouth
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Nose
  • Stapedectomy
  • Stomatitis
  • Stylohyoid Syndrome
  • Subglottic Stenosis
  • Submucosal Tumors
  • Sudden Deafness
  • Suppurative Tonsillitis
  • Swallowing Problem
  • Swollen Parotid
  • Swollen Throat
  • Throat Abscess
  • Throat Mass
  • Thyroglossal Duct Disorders
  • Thyroid Nodule
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Tinnitus
  • Tongue Mass
  • Tongue Pain
  • Tongue Swelling
  • Tonsil Tumor
  • Tonsillectomy
  • Tonsillitis
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheostomy Management
  • Tumor Of Nose
  • Turbinate Surgery
  • Tympanometry
  • Tympanoplasty/Mastoidectomy
  • Uvuloplasty
  • Velopharyngeal Deficiencies
  • Velopharyngeal Insufficiency
  • Vertigo
  • Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential Testing
  • Vestibular Neuronitis
  • Vocal Cord Dysfunction
  • Vocal Cord Lesions
  • Vocal Cord Paralysis
  • Vocal Cord Strain
  • Voice Problems
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