Dr Ernesto De la Cruz graduated as a Doctor in Medicine from the Havana Medical University in 1993. While studying Medicine, he married his wife Lisset , who is also a General Practitioner. After a few years working as General Practitioners in several clinics in his hometown, they both decided to experience a completely different approach to Family Medicine, and 1997 saw them make the move to live and work in South Africa.

Despite working as a Doctor at a Primary Health Clinic, Ernesto had to also deal with emergency hospital care, major surgical procedures and Anaesthesiology.

In 2002, saw their adventurous spirit rekindled and they moved to Spain, where he became registered with the Spanish Medical Council and worked for 15 years. 

While watching a travel program on TV about New Zealand, with the beautiful vibrant landscape and kiwis outdoor way of living made them all fall in love with the country. In 2018, Ernesto became registered in New Zealand as a General Practitioner. He initially started working as a rural GP in the Hurunui area and for the last 3 years in Rangiora.

Ernesto and his family enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Furthermore he loves music and sports, especially football, which his two boys have been practising and playing since they were small.

He loves the challenge of General Practice - never knowing what will present in the next consult and being able to build positive rapport with patients. He has a special interest in Orthopaedics, skin cancer and minor surgical procedures.