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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
3.3 (38)
Map Pin Small Temecula, CA
Accepting new patients
38 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 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Yale University and is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs 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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    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 Inland Valley Hospital
  • Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital

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    About Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 38 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
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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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