The Woodlands|Houston Plastic Surgeon
Commited to Excellence
“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the smallest detail.” ~ Giorgio Armani
Plastic Surgeon in The Woodlands
Dr. Emmanuel De La Cruz is a Houston Plastic Surgeon, fully trained in general surgery as well as cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. De La Cruz’s rigorous and extensive education set the bar of excellence that has been the hallmark of his subsequent career and philosophy.
Dr. De La Cruz has enjoyed a passion for the sciences, music and art. As a student, Dr. De La Cruz excelled academically and received numerous scholastic awards. As a musician and artist, he enjoyed painting portraits and composing music with his grand piano. He developed his passion toward the art of aesthetic surgery because of the level of artistic intuition demanded. Dr. De La Cruz has mastered the ability to understand and visualize his patients’ needs, and is able to blend the art and science of aesthetic surgery to bring out the individualized natural beauty in each patient.
As a surgeon and physician, Dr. De La Cruz values the importance of patient education as reflected by the popularity of his blog, The Woodlands Plastic Surgeon. From Dubai to Vietnam, and from Beverly Hills to Manhattan, his blog’s popularity “has succeeded in establishing an international presence, attracting countless visitors from over 150 countries.” But above all, Dr. De La Cruz emphasizes the highest quality and compassionate care. Quality of care is of paramount importance in his practice. Dr. De La Cruz believes that delivering the highest quality of patient care requires his personal involvement, whether it involves a BOTOX® injection, facelift or breast augmentation.
Video Testimonial of Dr. De La Cruz
Services and Procedures
Face |
Breast |
Body |
Skin |
EMMANUEL DE LA CRUZ MD, PLLC
Professional Education
| Residency | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 94th percentile nationally, Plastic Surgery Inservice Examination Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA |
| Residency | General Surgery Loma Linda University School of Medicine Loma Linda, CA |
| Fellowship | Hand and Microsurgery Oregon Health & Sciences Univ. School of Medicine Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, and Department of Orthopedics Portland, Oregon |
Education
University of Texas Medical School Houston, TX
Medical Doctorate
Frank C. Webber Prize for Medical Research
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Cellular & Molecular Biology
Minor in Biochemistry
Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Licensure & Certification
- Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery
- Medical Board of Georgia
- Texas Medical Board
- Medical Board of California
- United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2 & 3
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certified
Awards & Distinctions
- 94th percentile, 2010 Plastic Surgery Inservice Examination
- Judge, Miss Teen World 2011
- TV Show guest at Latina Spice, 2012
- Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons“, 2011 Edition, as one of America’s Top Surgeons in Consumers’ Research Council of America.
- Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons“, 2011 Edition.
- Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons“, 2010 Edition.
- Surgical Residency Advisory Council, Loma Linda University
- General Surgery Residency Review Committee, LLUMC
- Frank C. Webber Prize for Medical Research, University of Texas Medical School Research Convention
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Texas Tech University
- President’s Honor Roll & Dean’s List, Texas Tech University
- Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
- Golden Key National Honors Society
- Texas Tech University Department of Biological Sciences Honors
- Texas Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center Award of Excellence
Our Location
Main Office: 9595 Six Pines Drive Suite 8210, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Satellite Clinic: 28105 Tomball Parkway Suite 106A, Tomball, TX 77375







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