Dr. Mario A Ruiz MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3315 Colorado Blvd Suite 102 Denton TX, 76210About
Dr. Mario Ruiz is a nephrologist practicing in Denton, TX. Dr. Ruiz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ruiz most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1994
University of California 1994
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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