Mitchel Kruger, MD
Mitchel Kruger, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
About Me
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Flower Mound
Gender
M
Languages
English
Education
Fitzsimons Army Medical Center - Fellowship - 1991
Tripler Army Medical Center - Residency - 1988
Jefferson Medical College - Medical Education - -
Bio
Mitchel Kruger, M.D. was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa. There he attended college and medical school, graduating summa cum laude from La Salle University and with honors from Thomas Jefferson Medical University. He was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and was the recipient of a health professional scholarship from the United States Army.
Following medical school, he served in the United States Army while completing medical internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a fellowship in cardiology at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo. Kruger's military experience included a two-year assignment at the Second General Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, where he was the director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and non-invasive Cardiology Services. As one of the three cardiologists serving the entire European theater, he had the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills. He later was assigned to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, where he assisted in the training of cardiology fellows. He was chief of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, and completed his military career at the rank of Major. He is the recipient of two meritorious service metals, and completed two overseas tours of duty.
Kruger joined Cardiovascular Specialists P.A. in 1995. He has served on numerous hospital committees. He was elected chairman of Medicine and also chief of staff. He has also served on the board of trustees. He is an active member of the Denton County Medical Society and the Lewisville Chapter of the American Heart Association.
Kruger also holds staff privileges at Texas Health Denton, Texas Health Flower Mound and Lewisville Medical Center. He focuses most of his time in the Denton community.
Kruger is married and has two sons. He is very active in the Jewish community and has served as president of Congregation Kol Ami. His free time is filled with the joys of being part of a loving family.
Kruger is a member of the Board of the Jewish Studies Program at University of North Texas. He is also a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. He has been a lecturer for medical professionals and the lay community. He also volunteers his time with Championship Hearts, an organization that screens high school athletes for heart problems.
Following medical school, he served in the United States Army while completing medical internship and residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, and a fellowship in cardiology at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo. Kruger's military experience included a two-year assignment at the Second General Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, where he was the director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and non-invasive Cardiology Services. As one of the three cardiologists serving the entire European theater, he had the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills. He later was assigned to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, where he assisted in the training of cardiology fellows. He was chief of Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation at Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, and completed his military career at the rank of Major. He is the recipient of two meritorious service metals, and completed two overseas tours of duty.
Kruger joined Cardiovascular Specialists P.A. in 1995. He has served on numerous hospital committees. He was elected chairman of Medicine and also chief of staff. He has also served on the board of trustees. He is an active member of the Denton County Medical Society and the Lewisville Chapter of the American Heart Association.
Kruger also holds staff privileges at Texas Health Denton, Texas Health Flower Mound and Lewisville Medical Center. He focuses most of his time in the Denton community.
Kruger is married and has two sons. He is very active in the Jewish community and has served as president of Congregation Kol Ami. His free time is filled with the joys of being part of a loving family.
Kruger is a member of the Board of the Jewish Studies Program at University of North Texas. He is also a Boy Scout merit badge counselor. He has been a lecturer for medical professionals and the lay community. He also volunteers his time with Championship Hearts, an organization that screens high school athletes for heart problems.
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4.9 out of 5 (94 Ratings, 23 Comments)
May 2024PHYSICIAN IS ABOU TO RETIRE (no further appointments at this office. I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH PAST EXPERIENCE.May 2024Dr Kruger is the best and I am sorry to see him leave, but I wish him well and hope he enjoys his retirement to the fullest.May 2024Staff is always very courteous.May 2024We will miss Dr. Kruger more than words can express.May 2024All questions answered, very professional. No bad experience.May 2024[...] is so nice and friendly. She is very knowledgeable and really put me at ease for my visit. Dr. Kruger is just wonderful and is going to be so missed.May 2024The office is very proficient and professional in a caring manner.May 2024Very long delay in seeing provider. Over 90 minute delay.May 2024You are loosing the best cardiologist I've seen.May 2024Saved my lifeMay 2024Unfortunately, Dr Kruger is retiring. I expect the same level of care from my new physician.Apr 2024Dr. Kruger and his team are the BESTApr 2024Have been a patient of this practice for many years and it has always been excellent.Apr 2024Dr Kruger has goven us excellent care over the years and will be missed when he goes into a very well deserved retirement.Apr 2024Always have had excellent results with Dr. Kruger and the people that assist him. Have been dealing with him since 2007.Apr 2024Awesome people.Apr 2024Dr Kruger and the entire staff did an outstanding job in communicating plus were very professional and answered all my questions. Great job. [...]Apr 2024We'll miss Dr. Kruger, but I'm confident his nurse practitioners and doctors will continue to give me a great care. Have a great retirement Dr Kruger.Apr 2024Great office and staff are great!!Apr 2024Sad Dr Kruger is retiring, but happy for himApr 2024Very easy to understand and was pleased with DoctorApr 2024All of the providers were great.Apr 2024Appointment was 10 15 am saw the doctor at 11 50 I know some times things can get hectic but my time is valuable also !