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Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD
3.9 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is a Gastroenterologist in El Paso, TX.
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Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is a Gastroenterologist in El Paso, TX.

About

Dr. Ramirez-Vega graduated from UNIVERSIDAD SAN SEBASTIIN / ESCUELA DE MEDICINA in 2003 and completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is a Gastroenterologist in El Paso, TX and has 22 years experience. Dr. Ramirez-Vega currently practices at UMC - West Clinic and are affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence-Memorial Campus, The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus, The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain, Sierra Medical Center and University Medical Center of El Paso. Dr. Ramirez-Vega has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Varices, Chronic Gastritis and Cirrhosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ramirez-Vega received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Ramirez-Vega's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ramirez-Vega also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ramirez-Vega is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Varices
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Esophageal Varices
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
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Duodenitis
Gastritis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Cyclical Vomiting
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Liver Disease
All Types of Food Poisoning
Amebic Dysentery
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
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Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Chronic Hepatitis B
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Cancer
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Liver Failure
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Abdominal Paracentesis
Anal Cauterization
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Impedance Testing
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 UMC - West Clinic
    6600 N Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX 79912
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 790-5700
  2. 2 Providence Gastro enterology and Liver Associates
    125 W Hague Rd Ste 500, El Paso, TX 79902
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 356-3939

Patient Satisfaction

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Based on 47 Reviews
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1 Star (11)

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Nov 29, 2023
Very professional discussed medical diagnosis at length with my family and I. Left his office feeling confident that I was in the best hands to take care of my disease. Thank you so much for your services . Will never be able to repay you and your staff for all you are doing for me and my family.
Manuel Gonzalez — Nov 29, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSIDAD SAN SEBASTIIN / ESCUELA DE MEDICINA
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology
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Internship

Internship
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    2007
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University Medical Center- Transplant Hepatology
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ramirez-Vega's profile.

Dr. Ramirez-Vega frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Varices, Chronic Gastritis and Cirrhosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence-Memorial Campus, The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus, The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain, Sierra Medical Center and University Medical Center of El Paso.

Yes, Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Las Palmas Medical Center

    1801 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX

  • The Hospitals of Providence-Memorial Campus

    2001 N Oregon St, El Paso, TX

  • The Hospitals of Providence-East Campus

    3280 Joe Battle Blvd, El Paso, TX

  • The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain

    2000 Transmountain Rd, El Paso, TX

  • Sierra Medical Center

    1625 Medical Center Dr, El Paso, TX

  • University Medical Center of El Paso

    4815 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX