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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.3 (38)
Map Pin Small Temecula, CA
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Temecula, CA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from yale University and is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital. Dr. Ruiz, completed a residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ruiz an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Ruiz works at Practice in Temecula, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Enlarged Turbinates and Deviated Septum along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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

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    Richard Ruiz M.d. Inc.
    27403 Ynez Rd Ste 107, Temecula, CA 92591 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 506-0400

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  • Southwest Healthcare Temecula Valley Hospital

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Tinnitus
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Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Postnasal Drip
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
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Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Adult Development Disorders
Airway Disorders
Allergic Fungal Sinusitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Pollen
Amyloidosis
Angioedema
Anosmia
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Aphasia
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Barotrauma
Bell's Palsy
Benign Positional Vertigo
Broken Nose
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Canker Sore
Cat Scratch Disease
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Chronic Tonsillitis
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Deafness
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Dry Mouth
Ear Ache
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Epiglottitis
Esophageal Cancer
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Facial Diseases and Disorders
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Facial Lesions
Facial Palsy
Facial Trauma
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Goiter
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hearing Loss
Heartburn
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Hyperparathyroidism
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Infantile Sleep Apnea
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Inverted Papilloma
Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngitis
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Lockjaw
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Ludwig's Angina
Lyme Disease
Lymphadenopathy
Malignant Otitis Externa
Mastoiditis
Meniere's Disease
Migraine
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Mole
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Mononucleosis
Nasal Obstruction
Nasal Polyp
Nerve Injury
Nerve Pain
Nosebleed
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Paradoxical Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parotitis
Perforated Eardrum
Peritonsillar Abscess
Pharyngitis
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Respiratory Papillomatosis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhinitis
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Rhinophyma
Salivary Duct Stones
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Sinus Disorders
Sjögren's Syndrome
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Speech Delay
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infections
Tempormandibular Joint Pain
Throat Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Oropharyngeal)
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
TMJ
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Tongue-Tie
Tonsillitis
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tumor
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Upper Airway Obstruction
Vertigo
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Vincent's Stomatitis
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Voice Disorders
Wheezing
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Zenker's Diverticulum
Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Audiometry
Balance Testing
Balloon Sinuplasty
Carotid Ultrasound
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Removal
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Oral Cancer Screening
Rhinoseptoplasty
Thyroid Scan
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    About Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1336340710
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Yale-New Haven Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • yale University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California, Irvine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ruiz has seen patients for Enlarged Turbinates and Deviated Septum, 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.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Ruiz. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ruiz.

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