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Dr. Erica Ruiz, MD

Dr. Erica Ruiz, MD

Family Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Erica Ruiz, MD is a family medicine physician in La Quinta, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

47110 Washington St Ste 203 La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 564-9205

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruiz specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruiz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruiz

3.1

45 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Jul 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 30, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
8 people found this helpful
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Barbara Gregorczyk – Oct 05, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Wendy Schill – Aug 31, 2020
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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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May 07, 2020
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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
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Feb 24, 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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leslie Smith in Indio, CA – Jun 28, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Leslie Scicli in 1000 Palms, CA – May 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Indio, CA – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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La Quinta, CA – Apr 06, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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San Clemente, CA – Mar 14, 2017
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Yvette in Indio, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Savanna G in La Quinta, CA – Jan 28, 2017
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Tina Hedger in Thermal, CA – Dec 06, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Anthony in Palm Desert, CA – May 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
dionne davis in La Quinta, CA – May 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Morgan in la quinta, ca – Feb 10, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Anonymous in Indio, CA – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Erica Ruiz, MD is a family medicine physician in La Quinta, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with Eisenhower Medical Center. She is not accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Edward A Ruiz MD47110 Washington St Ste 203 La Quinta, CA 92253
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Eisenhower Medical Center

    39000 Bob Hope Dr
    Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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