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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Wonderful physician. He saved my life and for that I’m eternally grateful.
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(3 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great doctor. He provides the information and details I am looking for. Wait time in exam room can be excessive.
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
He is a very good Dr he answered all my questions with words I can understand I am very satisfied with him
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very caring
Explain all lab work and make sure your overall health is good
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Great doctor, takes time to listen to patient and very compassionate and knowledgeable
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Exceptional doctor. Very knowledgeable and caring. Makes sure I understand everything. Highly recommend
(5 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very good doctor very good of explaining
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Ruiz has always been thorough and addresses all concerns I have.
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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Wonderful physician. He saved my life and for that I’m eternally grateful.
Excellent
Great doctor. He provides the information and details I am looking for. Wait time in exam room can be excessive.
Excellent
He is a very good Dr he answered all my questions with words I can understand I am very satisfied with him
Very caring Explain all lab work and make sure your overall health is good
Great doctor, takes time to listen to patient and very compassionate and knowledgeable
Exceptional doctor. Very knowledgeable and caring. Makes sure I understand everything. Highly recommend
Very good doctor very good of explaining
Dr. Ruiz has always been thorough and addresses all concerns I have.