Expertise in
9
conditions

Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz

General Surgery
Minden Medical Clinic Of Haughton
170 Healthcare Plaza Dr, 
Haughton, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
9
conditions
Minden Medical Clinic Of Haughton
170 Healthcare Plaza Dr, 
Haughton, LA 

Overview

Manuel Ruiz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Haughton, Louisiana.

Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

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

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Minden Medical Center
Willis Knighton Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

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
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Health Services
  • EPO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Minden Medical Clinic of Haughton
170 Healthcare Plaza Dr, Haughton, LA 71037

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 Total Publications

Glucose promotes neuron morphology abnormalities and egg-laying defects dependent of the serotonin signaling pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Glucose promotes neuron morphology abnormalities and egg-laying defects dependent of the serotonin signaling pathway in Caenorhabditis elegans.
Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology
Published: September 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz by calling their office at 318-706-0022. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz a top-rated expert for Cellulitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz is classified as an Advanced expert for Cellulitis, 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. Manuel A. Ruiz specialize in?

While Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cellulitis. You can view a list of Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz accept my insurance?

Dr. Manuel A. Ruiz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-706-0022 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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