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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It’s obvious he love his job. When he walked into the exam room. His first words out his mouth immediately made me feel I was in a safe space. He asked questions. He gave me results. He explained. All with a smile. I truly appreciate and enjoyed this visit.
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Ruiz treats his patients as family. I am so grateful that My Dad who is 88 years old was under his care!!! The Community is TRULY BLESSED to have you!!!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Love this Dr. very easy to communicate with
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Awesome Dr
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Office is very hard to contact
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Since Day 1 that guy was on point.
Straight to the point.
Big fan of Dr Ruiz.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Ruiz spent time explaining all aspects of my care.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Great communication with my elderly Mother- keeping her at ease with her heart condition.
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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It’s obvious he love his job. When he walked into the exam room. His first words out his mouth immediately made me feel I was in a safe space. He asked questions. He gave me results. He explained. All with a smile. I truly appreciate and enjoyed this visit.
Dr Ruiz treats his patients as family. I am so grateful that My Dad who is 88 years old was under his care!!! The Community is TRULY BLESSED to have you!!!
Love this Dr. very easy to communicate with
Awesome Dr
Office is very hard to contact
Since Day 1 that guy was on point. Straight to the point. Big fan of Dr Ruiz.
Dr Ruiz spent time explaining all aspects of my care.
Great communication with my elderly Mother- keeping her at ease with her heart condition.
Excellent!
Great doctor. He explains everything.