Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez

Internal Medicine
Arkansas Cardiology
9501 Baptist Health Dr Ste 600, 
Little Rock,, AR 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
14
conditions
Arkansas Cardiology
9501 Baptist Health Dr Ste 600, 
Little Rock,, AR 

Overview

Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Little Rock,, Arkansas.

Dr. Ruiz-Rodriguez is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Heart Attack, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Ruiz-Rodriguez is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

Baxter Health
Baptist Health - Fort Smith
Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
Baptist Health - Van Buren

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Arkansas Health and Wellness
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HMO Partners
  • POS
Home State Health
  • EPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
QualChoice
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Arkansas Cardiology
9501 Baptist Health Dr Ste 600, Little Rock,, AR 72205

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Impella®-Supported PCI in High-Risk Patients With Complex Coronary Artery Disease and Reduced Left Ventricular Function: The PROTECT IV Trial
Impella®-Supported PCI in High-Risk Patients With Complex Coronary Artery Disease and Reduced Left Ventricular Function: The PROTECT IV Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
ACURATE IDE: Transcatheter Replacement of Stenotic Aortic Valve Through Implantation of ACURATE in Subjects InDicatEd for TAVR
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Restore EF Observational Study (in High-risk PCI)
Restore EF Observational Study (in High-risk PCI)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 14, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
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7 Total Publications

Ejection Fraction Improvement Following Contemporary High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: RESTORE EF Study Results.
Ejection Fraction Improvement Following Contemporary High-Risk Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: RESTORE EF Study Results.
Journal: Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
Published: December 21, 2021
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Is Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez specialize in?

While Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez accept my insurance?

Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Rodriguez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Arkansas Health and Wellness. We recommend calling the office directly at 501-227-7596 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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