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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 54
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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Amarillo, TX.
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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 54
Amarillo, TX
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Amarillo, TX.

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Dr. Ruiz graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Amarillo, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Ruiz currently practices at Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Amarillo and are affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth. At present, Dr. Ruiz received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Ruiz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruiz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ruiz is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Renal Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Renal Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Renal Transplant
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
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Biliary Atresia
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Constipation
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
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Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Stomach Cancer
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Abdominoplasty
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Transplant
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracentesis
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Amarillo
    1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2051, Amarillo, TX 79106
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 922-4650
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Fort Worth
    1400 8th Ave Bldg D Ste 101, Fort Worth, TX 76104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 922-4650
  3. 3 Baylor Scott & White Transplant Services - Lubbock
    3711 22nd St Ste B, Lubbock, TX 79410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 922-4650

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Mar 21, 2016
He was very good at explaining to our family what he wa going to do and all risk involved. He was extra gentle after the surgery and answered all questions. He took his time in explaining and was more than kind to our family.
James Gomez in Odessa, TX — Mar 21, 2016
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Transplant Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1997
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruiz's profile.

Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth.

Yes, Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth

    1400 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX