Biography

Alberto Ruiz, MD, is a family medicine specialist. His approach to patient care is to earn respect and trust so he can help patients get well. He strives to treat each patient like his own family.

Dr. Ruiz first became interested in medicine as a teenager in Donna, TX. He went to medical school at Michigan State University and returned to Texas for the residency program at Texas Tech University Health Science Center - Permian Basin. He is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Dr. Ruiz chose family medicine for the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients. He is proud to be providing medical care in South Texas because it’s how he gives back to the community where he grew up. In his spare time, Dr. Ruiz enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

Clinical interests

Allergies
Arthritis
Asthma
Behavioral health
Copd
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Family medicine
Geriatrics
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Menopause
Migraines
Musculoskeletal conditions/joint injections
Obesity
Preventive care
Thyroid disease

Education

Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Science Center - Permian Basin
Medical school
Michigan State University

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Insurances accepted

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Aetna (See payor website)
BCBS (See payor website)
HealthSpring (See payor website)
Humana (See payor website)
Superior Health (See payor website)
United healthcare