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Dr. Henry Ruiz, MD

Dr. Henry Ruiz, MD

Neurosurgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Henry Ruiz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Gadsden, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as AdventHealth Orlando and Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

300 Medical Center Dr Ste 303 Gadsden, AL 35903

Make an Appointment

(256) 494-3033

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ruiz is affiliated with AdventHealth Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruiz specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery 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

3.9
19 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
68%
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4 star
5%
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3 star
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2 star
5%
5%
1 star
21%
21%

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Worst Dr. I have ever been to.
I crawled off the operating table at Stringfellow Hospital because he did not tell me he was going to a fusion surgery on my neck and cut a bcaone out of hip. Plus he was going to do carpal tunnel surgery right in his office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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bowler – May 19, 2022
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Dr. Ruiz has operated on my neck and he did an awesome job. When I would go to appointments he always took time and explained things to me. He never rushed to get out and he was very compassionate. He has suggested back surgery and when I decide to have it done Dr. Ruiz is the Dr. that I trust to do it. I highly recommend Dr. Ruiz. Also his office staff and nurses are very nice. I have not had a bad experience so far.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Beth Cason in Gadsden, Al – Aug 11, 2017
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Lee, Gadsden,AL;; I've had 2 neck surgery's, one are and one hand worked on, I will not go any where else. The last neck I was in recovery and sitting up in the bed, the look on his face was very funny, he said " why are you up, you should still be out of it". Took the brace off and went home the next day Ms. Carla is also great, she can explain things as well as he can. Just a great place and great staff, never had a problem. Would and have Recommended him to a lot of people.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Lee in Gadsden, AL – Mar 12, 2017
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Dr.Ruiz has seen me in the office 4 times out of 15.times just to explain procedures and he was gone again. He is always in a hurry. It's as if my questions and concerns are not important. His assistant however has seen me answered my calls and reassured me when I felt he cared less. Unfortunately for me no one else will touch me and they tell me to see the surgeon who did my "surgery". I have had complication after complication. I should have had a second opinion from another surgeon.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Alabama – Mar 02, 2017
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I could not have asked for a better more qualified person to work on my mother. He is a great man very skilled and extremely compassionate. I thank God for him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Gadsden, AL – Feb 24, 2017
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I would highly recommend Dr.Ruiz,I've had cervical disc fussion had mediately pain relief when I woke,Did a wonderful Job, four years later I had to have lower back l 5 surgery done, Dr Ruiz was upfront with me on what to exspect after surgery, Is Assiant Carla S. was wonderful on all my visits under Dr Care.Staff was wonderful, Always their for me on every call I made, Dr Ruiz, Carla and staff really really great
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Edie Steele in Collinsville ,Al – Jan 20, 2017
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DR Ruiz came into the waiting room with a model of a human spinal cord, he began to tell me what was going wrong in my lower spinal cord. He told me how he would fix my problem and then he told me why he would do it that way. With in 2 mos after surgery I have no pain in my leg's nor my back as I did before surgery . I feel better now than I have in the past 6 year's. I would highly recommend DR Ruiz. There is not enough space here to tell how great my life has changed because of DR Ruiz
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
19 others found this helpful
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Hoyt,Hopson in Gadsden, AL – Dec 23, 2015
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biography

Dr. Henry Ruiz, MD is a neurosurgeon in Gadsden, AL and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1973. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Locations

Practice

Office300 Medical Center Dr Ste 303 Gadsden, AL 35903
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Practice

Office1561 W Fairbanks Ave Ste 300 Winter Park, FL 32789
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Larry E. Schutz PhD ABPP6001 Vineland Rd Ste 116 Orlando, FL 32819
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • AdventHealth Daytona Beach

    301 Memorial Medical Pkwy
    Daytona Beach, FL 32117
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Orlando

    601 E Rollins St
    Orlando, FL 32803
    Recipient of 91
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • AdventHealth Waterman

    1000 Waterman Way
    Tavares, FL 32778
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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