Joseph M. Ruggio MD, Cardiologist
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Joseph M. Ruggio MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

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3080 Bristol Street #600 Costa Mesa California, 92626
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About

Joseph M. Ruggio, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, is the Founder and President of Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical Group, Inc. based out of Costa Mesa, California.  He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California at Irvine.  PCA not only treats patients, it is constantly striving to achieve the best outcomes with the implementation of the best information systems available.  Dr. Ruggio practices evidence based medicine and specializes in interventional cardiology.  He also serves as a co-author and editor of medical journals and articles pertaining to interventional cardiology and related topics.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Albert Einstein

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Interventional Cardiology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease- 1993

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 1999

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Coronary AthecectomyStructural Heart Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC Irvine -

Awards

  • ACC Cardiologist of the Year, 2007   
  • Distinguished Fellow Award, Albert Einstein College of Medicine   

Professional Memberships

  • Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals 
  • Member MemorialCare Physician Society 

Internships

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

Articles and Publications

  • 15 Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Caring Intensely about Patient Care

Hobbies / Sports

  • Skiing, Swimming, Scuba Diving, Running, Cycling

Favorite professional publications

  • JACC, Circulation

Joseph M. Ruggio MD's Practice location

3080 Bristol Street #600 -
Costa Mesa, California 92626
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New patients: 714-445-0220
www.pcacardiology.com

24022 CALLE DE LA PLATA -
LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
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Practice At 24012 Calle De La Plata Suite 150

24012 Calle De La Plata Suite 150 -
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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