Overview
Carmen Ruiz is a Gastroenterologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery, Surgery General Surgery, and Colon & Rectal Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
432 E 10th St, Long Beach, CA 90813
222 W Eulalia St, Ste 100A, Glendale, CA 91204
301 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91007
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
Dr. Joseph C. Carmichael is a board-certified UCI Health colorectal surgeon who specializes in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical approaches to treating diseases of the colon and rectum.Carmichael started the first robot-assisted rectal surgery program in the state of Missouri and went on to perform the first robot-assisted rectal cancer resection in Orange County after joining UCI Medical Center. His clinical and research interests include the multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of recurrent or advanced colon and rectal cancer, complex problems in inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders and anorectal disease.He serves as chief medical officer for UCI Health and leads the UCI School of Medicine's Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He also is a member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and participates on numerous national committees.Carmichael earned his medical degree at the University of Missouri School of Medicine in Columbia. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at the UCI School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery in Chicago at the Cook County Hospital and University of Illinois, Chicago Medical Center.He sees patients at theUCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Centerin Orange. Dr. Carmichael is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Appendectomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Carmichael is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). Dr. Carmichael is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carmen Ruiz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carmen Ruiz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carmen Ruiz by calling their office at 562-491-7935. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carmen Ruiz a top-rated expert for Anal Fissure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carmen Ruiz is classified as an Advanced expert for Anal Fissure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Carmen Ruiz specialize in?
While Dr. Carmen Ruiz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Carmen Ruiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carmen Ruiz has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anal Fissure. You can view a list of Dr. Carmen Ruiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carmen Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Carmen Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-491-7935 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- ProctitisDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- ColostomyDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Genital WartsDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Genital Warts.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- IleostomyDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- RectoceleDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Rectocele.
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.


