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Dr. Richard A Ruiz M.D.
Family Practitioner
12330 Metcalf Ave Suite 500 Overland Park KS, 66213About
Dr. Richard Ruiz is a family practitioner practicing in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Ruiz specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ruiz possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Practice At 12330 Metcalf Ave Suite 500
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Nearby Providers
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- Mr. Ash Diwan MD7501 College Blvd Overland Park KS 66210
- Dr. Amber Krysta Botros DO920 Main St Kansas City MO 64105
- Dr. Maiko G Ebersole-robinson MD MPH4810 State Ave Kansas City KS 66102
- Dr. Meredith Cindi Levine M.D.6650 Troost Ave Kansas City MO 64131
- Dr. Melodie A Armstrong MD8550 Marshall Dr Overland Park KS 66214
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT LUKE'S SOUTH HOSPITALl
12300 METCALF AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66213BLUE VALLEY HOSPITAL, INCl
12850 METCALF AVENUE OVERLAND PARK KS 66213MENORAH MEDICAL CENTERl
5721 WEST 119TH STREET OVERLAND PARK KS 66209