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Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD

General Surgery*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Glendale, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD

Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Glendale, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from Mayo Clinic and is affiliated with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center and USC Arcadia Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ruiz an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Ruiz works at Practice in Glendale, CA with other offices in Long Beach, CA and Arcadia, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Anorectal Abscess and Pelvic Abscess along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ruiz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Petar Vukasin M D Inc
    222 W Eulalia St Ste 100A, Glendale, CA 91204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 244-8161
  2. 2
    Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
    1420 S Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 244-8161
  3. 3
    St. Mary Medical Center Long Beach
    1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 491-7935
  4. 4
    Office
    301 W Huntington Dr Ste 618, Arcadia, CA 91007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (626) 898-8234

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center
  • USC Arcadia Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Anorectal Abscess
Pelvic Abscess
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anorectal Abscess
Pelvic Abscess
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Anorectal Abscess
Pelvic Abscess
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Secondary Malignancies
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Wedge Resection Colon
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    3.5
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    About Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Armenian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1003886490
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Mayo Clinic
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Carmen Ruiz, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ruiz is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ruiz has seen patients for Anorectal Abscess and Pelvic Abscess, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ruiz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Ruiz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ruiz.

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