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Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ruiz, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Temecula, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from yale University in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 39 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (39 reviews)

Practice

27403 Ynez Rd Ste 107 Temecula, CA 92591

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Dr. Ruiz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruiz

3.4

39 ratings, 13 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rodrigo – Aug 29, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 21, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Midia Cruz – Sep 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Kent Johnson – Dec 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
4 people found this helpful
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T. S – Aug 21, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Teka Davis – Sep 25, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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C. Kaye – Jun 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
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John in Temecula, CA – Aug 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Steve healy in Temecula, CA – May 12, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
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Murrieta Patient in California – Apr 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Temecula Patient in Temecula, CA – Apr 04, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
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Temecula, CA – Mar 08, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Carol Baldon in Wildomar, CA – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Treating ear, nose, & throat disorders with advanced technology.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Neurotology

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Yale-new Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Yale-new Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Yale University

    Medical School, 1985
  • University Of California, Irvine

    Undergraduate School, 1980
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
Self designated 
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Lifetime Appointment Whos Who in America, 2008

  • Whos Who in America, 2008

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Locations

Practice

Richard Ruiz M.D. Inc.27403 Ynez Rd Ste 107 Temecula, CA 92591
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital

    36485 Inland Valley Dr
    Wildomar, CA 92595
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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  • Temecula Valley Hospital

    31700 Temecula Pkwy
    Temecula, CA 92592

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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