
Overview
Dr. Francisco Ruiz is a board-certified and fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital Gastroeterology. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Ruiz specializes in preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases of the esophagus, pancreas and liver. His expertise also includes: Gastroesophageal reflux disease Inflammatory bowel disease Irritable bowel syndrome Pancreas and liver disease Endoscopy Colonoscopy Capsule endoscopy Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Dr. Ruiz believes in the importance of listening carefully to his patients and providing a caring atmosphere. Dr. Ruiz’s Training Dr. Ruiz earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-medicine at the University of Puerto Rico in Río Piedras. He received his medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, where he graduated cum laude. Dr. Ruiz completed an internal medicine residency at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. About Dr. Ruiz Dr. Ruiz is board certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional memberships include the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Ruiz has participated in several mission trips, providing medical care in Nicaragua and Haiti. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, growing saltwater coral and pickleball. Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Ruiz is board certified in American Board Of Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
250 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935
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Dr. Ruiz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz
Is Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz a top-rated expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Erosive Gastritis, 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. Francisco R. Ruiz specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Esophagitis, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Erosive Gastritis. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco R. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.

