Dr. Manuel Ruiz Jr, MD works in Terre Haute, IN as
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This post is way past due. I can't say enough good things about this man. I had colon cancer a couple years ago. I was in the hospital when they found it. A doctor asked me what I wanted to do, and I told him I wanted it removed as soon as possible. They said they would send a surgeon up to my hospital room to talk to me. In hind sight, thank God it was Dr. Ruiz. He introduced himself and preceeded to tell me what he would be doing, which included removing part of my colon and giving me a colostomy. I listened to all he had to say, then I asked him if he would listened to everything I had to say? He said, absolutely. I told him that I was born with no legs, which he could see. I also told him I wore prosthetic and was very active. I help my son run an excavating business, and run heavy equipment daily. I told him that one of my legs was off at the hip and the other at the knee, and that I actually sat in a bucket prosthetic. And if he gave me a colostomy, I wouldn't be able to w
Dr. Ruiz Jr accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ruiz Jr accepts here.
Dr. Ruiz Jr's office is located at 1429 N 6th St Terre Haute, IN 47807.
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Yes, Dr. Ruiz Jr speaks Spanish. See Dr. Ruiz Jr's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Ruiz Jr has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 5 times.
Dr. Ruiz Jr is board certified in
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