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Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD
4.8 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, FL.
Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD
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Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery* Age 70
Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, FL.

About

Dr. Ruas graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD is a Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, FL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Ruas currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital. At present, Dr. Ruas received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Ruas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ruas is board certified in Plastic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Facelift
Eyelid Lift
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Facelift
Eyelid Lift
Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
Facelift
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Eyelid Lift
Dentofacial Anomalies
Oral or Facial Cleft
Abdominoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Dermal Filler
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Eyelid Surgery
Facial Reconstruction
Rhinoseptoplasty
Skin and Tissue Reduction
Wound Repair
Acrocephalosyndactyly
Big Ears
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Birthmark
Blepharochalasis
Breast Hypoplasia
Breast Ptosis
Broken Nose
Brow Ptosis
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cleft Lip
Cleft Lip and Palate
Congenital Anomalies of Breast
Cosmetic Conditions
Craniosynostosis
Deformities of Auricle or Pinna
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ear Disorders
Facial Asymmetries
Facial Birth Defect
Facial Fracture
Gigantomastia
Gynecomastia
Large Breasts
Lip Cancer
Lipodystrophy
Localized Fat Deposits
Mandibular Hypoplasia
Maxillary Hypoplasia
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Nose Disorders
Protruding Ears
Skin Aging
Skin Cancer
Small Chin
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Third-Degree Burns
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Wrinkles
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Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Body Contouring (After Weight Loss Surgery)
Botox® Injection
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Cleft Lip and Palate Repair
Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
Dermabrasion
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Endoscopic Brow Lift
Excision of Skin Cancer
Excision of Skin Lesion
Gynecomastia Repair
Labiaplasty
Lip, Excision or Resection
Liposuction
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Neck Lift
Nipple Reconstruction
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Skin Grafts

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • AvMed
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Ernesto J. Ruas MD PA
    603 S Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-1550
  2. 2 Office
    601 5th St S Ste 2, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 898-7451
  3. 3 International Adoption Clinic at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
    601 5th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-1550
  4. 4 Surgikid of Florida Inc
    12220 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 631-5000
  5. 5 Surgikid of Florida Inc
    12220 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 767-4920
  6. 6 Tampa General Hospital
    1 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 844-7000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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4.8
Based on 12 Reviews
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Patient Reviews
Aug 30, 2018
Dr Ruas is a wonderful physician. He is an extremely knowledgeable, skilled, and gifted plastic surgeon. He also is an empathetic person who listens to his patient and provides expert advice regarding appropriate care.
Susan in St Petersburg, FL — Aug 30, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Craniofacial Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Plastic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Fernando Oritz Monasterio
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruas' profile.

Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD is affiliated with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ernesto Ruas, MD holds board certification in Plastic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

    701 6th St S, Saint Petersburg, FL

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

    3001 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL