Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(43)
71 Union Ave Rutherford NJ, 07070
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About

Dr. Frank Ruiz is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rutherford, NJ. Dr. Ruiz specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Ruiz performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1993

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1993

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Treatments

  • Acid Reflux
  • Constipation
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Indigestion
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain
  • H. Pylori
  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD's Practice location

Practice At 71 Union Ave

71 Union Ave -
Rutherford, NJ 07070
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New patients: 201-842-0020
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1130 McBride Avenue -
Woodland Park, NJ 07424
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New patients: 973-458-0408

925 CLIFTON AVE -
CLIFTON, NJ 07013
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Fax: 973-405-6564

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4.0

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Dr. Frank Ruiz, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Frank Ruiz, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Dr. Ruiz is a practicing, board-certified gastroenterologist at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey. He sees patients at the offices in Clifton and Rutherford, New Jersey, where his philosophy is to make them feel as comfortable as possible with him and with the level of care he provides. 

Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey is an integrated group practice composed of a team of highly skilled gastroenterologists. As part of their dedication to complete care, the board-certified physicians and professional staff will effectively evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions and diseases. With locations throughout four counties in northern New Jersey, the multidisciplinary practice offers coordinated and comprehensive services with an emphasis on personalized care for patients of all ages and activity levels. In addition, the practice is affiliated with five ambulatory surgery centers where advanced procedures are performed in a warm, comfortable environment on an outpatient basis.

Professionally, Dr. Ruiz also serves as Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at St. Mary’s General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey. 

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began in 1993 when he earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark. He then went on to complete his internship in internal medicine, his residency in internal medicine, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the same educational venue. In addition, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey.

Aided by his extensive experience, he is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

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