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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Excellent Dr. He takes the time to answer all questions about my lab results. I trust that he is keeping me in the best of health with all my cardiac care.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
Great Doctor. Highly recommend.
(3 days ago)
May-2026
A kinder more professional and thorough cardiologist we have never had. A heart attack brought Dr Ruiz into my husband’s and my life and we are most grateful. The whole staff are very courteous and helpful. We are fortunate to be in their care.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
As usual just a blessing to see such a wonderful person and physician. The staff are very kind respectful and thoughtful.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
Answers any questions you may have and explains himself very well. He has a comforting ability that many doctors do not possess.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I've lost my confidence in Dr Ruiz. Each time I see him he is trying to put me on medications I don't need. I don't tolerate heart medicines and he knows this.
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Very professional. Entire staff are very friendly and helpful
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Ii
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
He is so kind and really cares about each patient. He is the best
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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Excellent Dr. He takes the time to answer all questions about my lab results. I trust that he is keeping me in the best of health with all my cardiac care.
Great Doctor. Highly recommend.
A kinder more professional and thorough cardiologist we have never had. A heart attack brought Dr Ruiz into my husband’s and my life and we are most grateful. The whole staff are very courteous and helpful. We are fortunate to be in their care.
As usual just a blessing to see such a wonderful person and physician. The staff are very kind respectful and thoughtful.
Answers any questions you may have and explains himself very well. He has a comforting ability that many doctors do not possess.
I've lost my confidence in Dr Ruiz. Each time I see him he is trying to put me on medications I don't need. I don't tolerate heart medicines and he knows this.
Very professional. Entire staff are very friendly and helpful
Awesome
Ii
He is so kind and really cares about each patient. He is the best