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George Ruiz, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and chair of Cardiology. He specializes in general heart care including treatment for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease and heart disease in pregnancy.|He has a clinical interest in treating heart failure and managing ventricular assist devices.“I love getting people back to who they were and coaching them to re-connect with their goals,” he says. “Heart failure routinely limits patients — I get excited when we can give patients back what heart failure has taken from them. It’s inspiring to see patients reclaim their lives.” He adds, “There’s something magical about a second chance. I always wanted to be part of team that made second chances possible.”|Dr. Ruiz attended The Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University in the Bronx. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Harvard Medical School in Boston.“I love building teams,” he notes. “Over the years, I’ve been part of building teams that expanded the ways we help patients. These teams can challenge the notion of what is possible and improve the health of the communities they serve.”|In 2014, Dr. Ruiz received the John J. Lynch, MD, Moral Courage Award for his dedication to providing end-of-life care to those with advanced heart failure. And in 2009, he received the Nurses’ Choice Physician Collaboration Award. “It was a moving moment for me,” he recalls. “People perform best when everyone’s contribution is valued and respected.”|The child of immigrants from Cuba and Colombia, Dr. Ruiz is fluent in Spanish. “I grew up in an industrial town in northern New Jersey,” he says. “My hometown taught me the value of hard work, persistence and grit — lessons that have served me well.”|In his spare time, Dr. Ruiz is learning to cook. “I have an amazing wife and three daughters,” he adds. “Most of my free time happily belongs to them.”|Video: more from Dr. George Ruiz, M.D.|Referral|The provider’s specialties include:|Treatment for heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, adult congenital heart disease, and heart disease in pregnancy.|If you’re a provider who’d like to refer a patient, call our 24/7 referral line at 800-332-8901 or visit www.emr-link.com.
Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cor Pulmonale, and Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
400 Highland Avenue, Lewistown, PA 17044
1800 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA 18510
1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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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.
Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Dr. Carry is a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Carry completed his residency at Temple University Hospital. He completed his fellowships at Tulane University Medical Center and New York University Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Carry is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transthyretin Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis, and Cardiac Ablation.
Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Dr. Fesniak specializes in advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, cardiac catheterization and endomyocardial biopsy. His clinical interests include non-invasive cardiology. Dr. Fesniak obtained his medical degree from The Pennsylvania State University. He completed his residency and his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center. He then completed another fellowship in transplant cardiology at Temple University Hospital. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Fesniak is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.
Geisinger Medical Center - Cardiology
Dr. Oren specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations and cardiac device implantation. His clinical interests include electrophysiology. Dr. Oren attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in electrophysiology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and clinical cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Oren is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. George Ruiz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Ruiz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Ruiz by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Ruiz a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Ruiz is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, 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. George Ruiz specialize in?
While Dr. George Ruiz is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Hypertension, and Cor Pulmonale. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. George Ruiz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George Ruiz has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. George Ruiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George Ruiz accept my insurance?
Dr. George Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Heart FailureDr. Ruiz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
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- AnginaDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ruiz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.