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Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.1 (44)
Map Pin Small El Paso, TX
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD

Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in El Paso, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez and is affiliated with Las Palmas Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus, Sierra Medical Center, The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus and The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain. Dr. Ramirez-Vega, completed a residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Patients rated Dr. Ramirez-Vega an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Ramirez-Vega works at UMC - West Clinic in El Paso, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Cirrhosis, Splenomegaly and Anal or Rectal Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Ramirez-Vega's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UMC - West Clinic
    6600 N Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX 79912 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 790-5700
  2. 2
    Providence Gastroenterology and Liver Associates
    125 W Hague Rd Ste 500, El Paso, TX 79902 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (915) 356-3939

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Las Palmas Medical Center
  • The Hospitals of Providence - Memorial Campus
  • Sierra Medical Center
  • The Hospitals of Providence - East Campus
  • The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain

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Cirrhosis
Splenomegaly
Anal or Rectal Pain
Duodenitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Cyclical Vomiting
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Liver Disease
All Types of Food Poisoning
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Chronic Hepatitis B
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Cancer
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Liver Failure
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Abdominal Paracentesis
Anal Cauterization
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Impedance Testing
Liver Biopsy
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.1
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1053521989
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Baylor University Medical Center- Transplant Hepatology
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Autonomous University of Ciudad Juarez
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Transplant Hepatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ruben Ramirez-Vega, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ramirez-Vega is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ramirez-Vega works at UMC - West Clinic in El Paso, TX. View the full address on Dr. Ramirez-Vega’s profile.

    Dr. Ramirez-Vega has seen patients for Cirrhosis, Splenomegaly and Anal or Rectal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ramirez-Vega on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    44 patients have reviewed Dr. Ramirez-Vega. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ramirez-Vega.

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