Dr. Ruth E. Jimenez M.D.
Emergency Physician
914 Calle Paganini San Juan PR, 00924About
Dr. Ruth Jimenez practices Emergency Medicine in San Juan, PR. Dr. Jimenez assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Jimenez examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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