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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Such a kind and caring doctor!
(3 days ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Ruiz is great. Answers all my questions and gives his undivided attention!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Great visit!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very caring & compassionate doctor. a good listener..
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent doctor!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
This Doctor is absolutely one of the best. The team and meticulous attention to detail is unmatched. Since my father with dementia has been under his care; the safety we feel is felt . Thank you
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very nice staff grupo
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent physician w/ a wonderful demeanor.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent Dr spends all the time you need
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr.Ruiz is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to listen to all of my concerns.
I highly recommend Dr Ruiz to anyone looking for a Cardiologist who genuinely cares about his patients.
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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Such a kind and caring doctor!
Dr. Ruiz is great. Answers all my questions and gives his undivided attention!
Great visit!
Very caring & compassionate doctor. a good listener..
Excellent doctor!
This Doctor is absolutely one of the best. The team and meticulous attention to detail is unmatched. Since my father with dementia has been under his care; the safety we feel is felt . Thank you
Very nice staff grupo
Excellent physician w/ a wonderful demeanor.
Excellent Dr spends all the time you need
Dr.Ruiz is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to listen to all of my concerns. I highly recommend Dr Ruiz to anyone looking for a Cardiologist who genuinely cares about his patients.