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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Very good and thorough doctor
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Explains and have you understand your issues What a joy for a special caring doctor
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Listens well and doesn't hurry the process. Explains well.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Ruiz is such a knowledgeable, concerned, friendly man. He continually brushes up on the latest technologies and medicines. I thoroughly trust him.
(3 days ago)
Apr-2026
He is always pleasant and he doesn’t rush you.Takes time to answer any questions or concerns.
(6 days ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome doctor know his clients. Takes time to talk too you
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Un gran medico atento y lo hace sentir bien a uno y cuando le pregunta algo le explicit hasta con graficas
Dios lo bendiga
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I have been seeing Dr. Ruiz since 2012 when he was still in Lake Charles, and followed him to Lafayette!! He is THE BEST, sweetest, smartest, and soft spoken doctor u will meet and explains everything in detail and makes u feel as if u are his only patient! He makes sure u understand everything that is wrong and going on!! U won't be disappointed!!
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Rui,z is very articulate, compassionate and professional..
He explains everything to you fully.
He starting off treating our mom and mom liked him, so i took him as my cardiogist now my brother and husband go tp him also.
In closing, Thank You Dr. Ruiz.
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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Very good and thorough doctor
Explains and have you understand your issues What a joy for a special caring doctor
Listens well and doesn't hurry the process. Explains well.
Dr. Ruiz is such a knowledgeable, concerned, friendly man. He continually brushes up on the latest technologies and medicines. I thoroughly trust him.
He is always pleasant and he doesn’t rush you.Takes time to answer any questions or concerns.
Awesome doctor know his clients. Takes time to talk too you
Un gran medico atento y lo hace sentir bien a uno y cuando le pregunta algo le explicit hasta con graficas Dios lo bendiga
I have been seeing Dr. Ruiz since 2012 when he was still in Lake Charles, and followed him to Lafayette!! He is THE BEST, sweetest, smartest, and soft spoken doctor u will meet and explains everything in detail and makes u feel as if u are his only patient! He makes sure u understand everything that is wrong and going on!! U won't be disappointed!!
Excellent
Dr. Rui,z is very articulate, compassionate and professional.. He explains everything to you fully. He starting off treating our mom and mom liked him, so i took him as my cardiogist now my brother and husband go tp him also. In closing, Thank You Dr. Ruiz.