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Summary
Richard Ruiz, MD, FACS is a Clinical Associate Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is the Surgical Director of Transplantation and Chief of Surgery at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. He is a multi-organ transplant surgeon, performing liver, kidney and pancreas transplants. Dr. Ruiz received his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, one of the premier academic teaching hospitals in the nation. He went on to complete an Abdominal Transplant Fellowship at the Dumont-UCLA Transplant Center Before joining the transplant team at the Annette C. And Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute in Dallas in 2006. His clinical interests include renal failure before and after liver transplant, and supporting living donor kidney transplantation in the Hispanic community. Dr. Ruiz currently serves on the UNOS/OPTN Minority Affairs …Committee and the ASTS Membership & Workforce Committee.In his free time, Dr. Ruiz enjoys time with his family and friends. He is fluent in Spanish and is an avid cyclist.Read more about Dr. Ruiz's publications on PubMed and the Baylor Health Sciences Library.
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- accepting new patients
- 29 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- University of California at Los Angeles
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Ruiz has 2 locationsBaylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Fort Worth
1400 8th Ave Bldg D Ste 101Fort Worth, TX 76104 Tel: (817) 922-4650
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Lubbock
3711 22nd St Ste BLubbock, TX 79410 Tel: (817) 922-4650
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 29 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Tagalog, Spanish, English |
| Fort Worth , TX | Fort Worth , TX | Fort Worth , TX | MCALLEN , TX |
| Med School: University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine (Education) | Med School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (Education) | Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (Education) | Med School: Andhra Medical College |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Ruiz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Ruiz has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
29 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of California at Los Angeles2005
Residency
University of Southern California Med. Center-LAC2003
University of Southern California Med. Center-LAC1998
Medical School
University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine (Education)Graduated in 1997
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Ruiz affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Ruiz is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth, Baylor University Medical Center, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Andrews Womens Hospital At Baylor Scott And White Fort Worth, and Baylor Scott And White Heart And Vascular Hospital Fort Worth.
- Is Dr. Richard Ruiz accepting new patients?
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- Where is Dr. Richard Ruiz's office located?
- Dr. Richard Ruiz's office is located at 1400 8th Ave Bldg D Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX, 76104.
- Does Dr. Richard Ruiz accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Richard Ruiz has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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