Dr. Fernando Ruiz joined Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 2015 as an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the American College of Physicians and the American Heart Association.
Dr. Fernando Ruiz joined Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 2015 as an interventional cardiologist. Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the American College of Physicians and the American Heart Association.
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Much better waiting time
(5 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent Physician and a wonderful patient orientation-- Staff is Absolutely encouraging, to Lift up my experience !!
(6 days ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent doctor. Takes his time, listens intently, and explains completely.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Exemplary care! Would highly recommend.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
What can I say about this doctor ! The best cardiologist ever . The staff was pleasant from front to back . Awesome visit .
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very informative
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Ruiz takes time with patients ensuring all questions are answered
He is so gentle and has great bedside manner
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Ruiz is always friendly, takes time to get to know you, and never makes our appointment feel rushed. I appreciate his calm and kind manner and how he takes time to listen to any concerns.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Very concerned with any issues I may have. I would recommend to friends and family
Dr. Fernando Ruiz joined Cardiovascular Institute of the South in 2015 as an interventional cardiologist.
Dr. Ruiz graduated in the top of his class with the Magna Cum Laude distinction when he earned his medical doctorate from the Luis Razetti School of Medicine at the Central University of Venezuela in 1990. He completed his internal medicine residency and internship at the Hospital of Saint Raphael - Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He finished his cardiology fellowship at the Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans where he also served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Cardiology. He completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, New York, where he participated in research on peripheral arterial disease and diabetes.
Dr. Ruiz previously worked for five years at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital where he also served as an instructor for the Louisiana State University Family Practice Residency Program. Additionally, he worked for nearly eight years as a cardiologist at Saint John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri where he was also appointed to the title of Vice-Chairman of the Department of Medicine.
Dr. Ruiz is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the American College of Physicians and the American Heart Association. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Albert Hyman Fellow of the Year Award from Tulane University and the Medical Staff President’s Research Award from Yale University. He was also nominated for the Freeman Quality in Medicine Award and was chosen as a member of the Musser-Burch Department of Medicine Alumni Society from the Tulane University School of Medicine.
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Much better waiting time
Excellent Physician and a wonderful patient orientation-- Staff is Absolutely encouraging, to Lift up my experience !!
Excellent doctor. Takes his time, listens intently, and explains completely.
Exemplary care! Would highly recommend.
What can I say about this doctor ! The best cardiologist ever . The staff was pleasant from front to back . Awesome visit .
Very informative
Dr Ruiz takes time with patients ensuring all questions are answered He is so gentle and has great bedside manner
Excellent
Dr Ruiz is always friendly, takes time to get to know you, and never makes our appointment feel rushed. I appreciate his calm and kind manner and how he takes time to listen to any concerns.
Very concerned with any issues I may have. I would recommend to friends and family