Francisco Ruiz Fullana, MD
Surgeon
400 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Suite 405 San Juan PR, 00936About
Dr. Francisco Ruiz Fullana is a general surgeon practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Ruiz Fullana specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ruiz Fullana provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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- American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Taught with the American Association for Cancer Research
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Get to know Otolaryngologist Dr. Francisco Ruiz Fullana, who serves patients in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Fullana is a board-certified otolaryngologist who practices at Clínica Las Américas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He provides various ENT services such as flexible laparoscopy, nasopharyngoscopy, biopsies of the oral cavity and throat, earwax removal, adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, nasal septum surgery and sinusitis, thyroid surgery, and parotid surgery.
Clínica Las Américas is committed to offering quality, integrated, accessible, timely, and modern medical-dental services for patients’ well-being and satisfaction. Its vision is to be the best option as a health system of excellence with the latest advances to respond to the medical needs of Puerto Rico; in collaboration with other health institutions.
In the early days of his academic career, Dr. Fullana attended and graduated from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine in 2008. Thereafter, he completed his residency at the University of Puerto Rico, which included two years of general surgery and one year of clinical research.
With a passion for his specialty, the doctor has taught with the American Association for Cancer Research. He has also attained membership status with the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Otolaryngology is the oldest medical specialty in the United States. Otolaryngologists, also known as ear, nose, and throat doctors, specialize in disorders of the head and neck, ranging from hearing loss to cancer.
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