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Dr. Ricardo Ruiz Mendez is a family medicine physician with 45 years of experience caring for patients and families. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina, building a strong foundation for his decades of practice in primary care.
Dr. Ruiz Mendez practices at Family Health Group in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. He specializes in managing diabetes, including geriatric diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, helping patients maintain healthy blood sugar levels through comprehensive care plans. His practice also includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as calcium blood tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and alkaline phosphatase testing to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Ruiz Mendez practices at Family Health Group in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico. He specializes in managing diabetes, including geriatric diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, helping patients maintain healthy blood sugar levels through comprehensive care plans. His practice also includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as calcium blood tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and alkaline phosphatase testing to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 1 insurance plan accepted
- Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina
- 1 specialty
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Family Health Group
901 Ave Emerito EstradaSan Sebastian, PR 00685 Tel: (787) 280-1650
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 45 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
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| Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina | Med School: Universidad C E T E C Escuela De Medicina | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ricardo Ruiz Mendez has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Ruiz Mendez's NPI number is 1790989036.
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- Dr. Ricardo Ruiz Mendez's office is located at 901 Ave Emerito Estrada, San Sebastian, PR, 00685.
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