Ronald J. Ruby, MD
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Providence Medical Institute - Redondo Beach Internal Medicine & Endocrinology
520 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 200, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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About Ronald J. Ruby
At Baltimore City Hospitals, Dr. Ruby performed his internship and residency. He became the Chief Medical Resident and a fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospitals. His fellowship training in endocrinology was at Harbor UCLA where he was the Chief Resident. Fellowship interest were in diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disease.
He is a charter member and fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and a member of the National Lipid Association, American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society. He has been in the South Bay since 1980 practicing Internal Medicine and Endocrinology. Dr. Ruby has served as the medical director on the board of directors for the South Bay Independent Medical Group. He was the chief of staff at South Bay Hospital. Currently serving as director of the medical education at Providence Little Company of Mary. His current clinical research involves early diagnosis and treatment of pre-diabetics and recognition of premature vascular disease.
Dr. Ruby is a published author and serves as a national speaker for osteoporosis. He is a lifelong sports enthusiast, plays paddle tennis and has a great interest in photography. His wife, two sons and two grandchildren remain the primary focus of his busy and productive lifestyle. His last publication was in the international journal The Lancet-Diabetes & Endocrinology in October 2018 called STOP DIABETES.
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
residencyJohn Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
internshipJohn Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Medical School
University of Texas
1973
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism

520 North Prospect Avenue, Suite 200
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Dr Ruby and staff are the best.
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Excellent care from Dr Ruby! The best Doctor ever!
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Dr Ruby has be super for me.
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I fully trust my doctor. He always there to listen to all my health issues. He's my doctor for years and he's the one who found out about my cancer. I can ask for a better doctor. The receptionist is friendly and professional. I love coming to this office because they're always making me feel special.
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Professional, skilled and great sense of humor
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I ve been seeing Dr Ruby longer than I can remember. 35 maybe 40 years, He s the best.
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Dr. Ruby is very professional caring, sensitive to your needs, I would recommend him for sure!
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Dr. Ruby is caring, friendly and professional. I have confidence that I am receiving the best care possible for my condition as it continues to improve. Thank you Dr. Ruby!
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Dr. Ruby has been the best provider possible for me for decades!
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It's always a pleasure to meet with Dr Ruby and his staff.
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This doctor is very detailed and explains everything well.
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Dr. Ruby is very good, very knowledgeable and caring! Our family is very happy to have him.
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Doctor is always courteous and explains the situation well.
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Dr. Ruby is an outstanding physician. He manifests all the qualities, experience, knowledge and skill of a model physician.
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After 40+ years of a patient/PCP relationship Dr. Ruby has seen me through my medical life with style and grace. He makes sure that he is up to date on all of my endocronological issues. Wh have come a long way together......
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Always get great treatment.
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Dr. Ruby and his staff are outstanding. He is very esay to talk to and down to earth
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Dr. Ruby is an excellent doctor to have in my corner. He listens, he is highly knowledgeable and gives excellent advice.
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Always good
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DR. Ruby is thourough,relatable, and compassionate. I would highly recommend him.
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Excelent provider
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Excellent
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Dr. Ruby was great. He listened to me, explained his diagnosis, described the possible treatments, and issued a prescription during our visit. This was everything I needed.
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DR RUBY IS A Miracle worker. I think he has a direct line to God and I thank God and everybody in that office. Cause I am now healthier than I've ever been and I came. There very sick and I'm not sick anymore, and that's because. Doctor Ruby has HEALING POWER,S Doctor Ruby is an excellent Doctor and very, very smart.I think he's a genius
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EXCELLENT CARE
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Dr. Ruby is a very caring physician, very knowledgable, and very thorough - he reads the messages he receives through Mychart and has always responded immediately.
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I always look forward to seeing Dr Ruby and my blood pressure readings show it
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I have been very lucky to have seen Dr Ruby for 30 years
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Dr Ruby is very knowledgeable. He explained my condition in very easy to understand terms, drew pictures. He put me at ease. He explained the next steps.
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Everything with this provider and office is top notch. So professional, helpful, friendly and thorough.
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Dr Ruby is a very patient, kind, friendly, informative doctor who takes his time. Never rushes and listens to any questions or concerns. The best doctor.
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Dr Ruby and his staff are always very nice and helpful.
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Dr. Ruby is clearly interested in my well being
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Dr Ruby has been my GP for the last thirty years and has always taken excellent care of my health
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Excellent, timely and thorough comprehensive care
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Dr. Ruby was very nice and gave me good information.
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Dr. Ruby is always aware of my medical needs and history. He is on top of all issues.
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Dr. RUBY is very compassionate and truly cares about my health and concerns. He is very thorough and makes me feel at ease. He is a great physician
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The doctor and his staff were very kind and helpful.
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Always outstanding care from Dr. Ruby and his team.
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Excellent provider and caring and competent staff.
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Dr. Ruby, is a wonderful and knowledgeable doctor, whom I believe saved my life. He diagnosed my problem and discussed with me the information from test results. After prescribing for me a medication, diet and exercise routine to improve my health outcomes, I have had a hugh reversal of the damaging effects from my illness. I feel that my current improved health outcomes are due to the vast knowledge and experience of Dr.Ruby. Thank you Dr.Ruby!!!
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Dr Ruby is a very good doctor. He listened to my concerns and questions
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Dr Ruby has been keeping me healthy for over 20 years. I am lucky to have crossed paths with him.
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Dr Ruby help me in control my thyroid on normal thank you Dr Robin
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I truly appreciate the attention given Dr Ruby and his staff, I feel very confident of the care they give to my health concerns.
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I am very happy with my doctor and his staff
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Dr. Ruby went to great lengths to explain my problem and even drew a diagram for me.
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Always get excellent care.
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Dr. Ronald Ruby is an exceptional physician and I feel very fortunate that he serves as my PCP!
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I have known this provider many years and am totally satisfied.
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Very fortunate to have Dr. Ruby as primary care provider.
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Dr Ruby is the best and staff wonderful. Great team and great Doctor
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Always a pleasure to visit this office.
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Excellent Doctor
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Very good doctor
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It took several attempts to be cleared to make an appointment bur the effort was well worth the trouble. My ongoing metabolic concerns with my primary care were addresses to my satisfaction
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Excellent doctor!
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Dr. Ruby is my favorite not just as my endocrinologist but as a doctor in general. He has the best bedside manner, makes me feel I am in the best If hands with any medical issue I may have and he always remembers me even when we only see each other once a year. A doctor that makes a patient feel heard is so preciously rare. I am in deep gratitude for my care with Dr. Ruby.
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Wonderful experience. The best total care.
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Dr. Ruby is a Fine, professional, courteous, knowledgeable, and Concerned doctor! He is the best!
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Dr. Ruby had good insight and a clear understanding of the challenges of my health history. He explained everything thoroughly, to my understanding and satisfaction.
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Appreciate the care and moderation in assigning and evaluating ongoing prescriptions.
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Very professional. I've been seeing Dr. Ruby for over 40 years and always enjoy my visit. I am very fond of him, enjoy talking to him and absolutely trust him with my healthcare.
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Dr. Ruby is a very caring provider and answers all questions clearly.
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Dr Ruby prescribed a chest x-ray on the of visit. He called me at home to inform me of the result as soon as he was through evaluating the result. Very impressed.
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I have been extremely satisfied with the care received from the entire staff, from each doctor to all support staff in this office.
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Dr. Ruby and his staff are always great to visit and very thorough.
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Dr. Ruby and his staff are TEN STAR PLUS
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Dr. Ruby is a very caring and dedicated professional who has always acted in our best interest.
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Dr Rudy is the most professional doctor I've ever known and he cares about his patients.It will be a very sad day when he retires.
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I am very thankful for being at Providence under Medi-Cal and prior insurance. Everyone is very nice and courteous to their patients. They really show that they care. I recently had transferred my mother to Providence and she was amazed how everything runs here especially on referrals. I really appreciate you all and thank you for everything that you do.
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Dr.Ruby is very knowledgeable about new methods of dealing with patients that had a liver transplant & information on cancer care.
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Best part of the visit is Dr Ruby. He is very caring and knowledgeable
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I like Dr Ruby and his staff they are very friendly and considerate
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I get the best care from Dr Ruby and highly recommend him to anyway! His office staff is wonderful!!!
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The care I get from Dr Ruby and his staff are top notch.
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Dr Ruby is such a good and caring doctor that I look forward to going for appointments with him.
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Excellent care and attention from all individuals and professionals
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Great staff and of course Dr Ruby is simply the best!
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This was a routine visit to discuss blood work. I was satisfied with the results.
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Dr. Ruby is an exceptional and caring endocrinologist who is treating a specific medical issue. I feel so confident about his care and am making continuous and steady progress of improvement under his care. Wished I was under his care sooner when I was first diagnosed with my medical issue.
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Have seen dr. Ruby many years for osteoporosis. He carefully reviews tests and alters treatment as needed
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Very nice doctor
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All good.
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Dr. Ruby and his staff are very good.
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Dr Ruby is the best. So knowledgeable and patient
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Dr Ruby and his staff are always friendly, helpful & knowledgeable.
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The hole office do a great job very professional
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Wonderful doctor. This wS my first visit with him. He spent alot of time with me, listening to what I was saying and answering all my questions.
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Very good experience
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Since he is so well aware of my medical history, he gave me reliable advice on medical decisions I have made, and will need to make, in the near future, such as medicines and procedures he recommends that I should have, or should avoid.
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Dr Ruby has been my endocrinologist for 25+ years I am very lucky to have him as my endocrinologist
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It's always a good experience at Dr. Rubys office.
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I never have to wait long to see Dr Ruby k his staff is excellent
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Dr Ruby is an outstanding person and Dr.
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Awesome!
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Excellent
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Dr Ruby and staff are the BEST
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All good and professional
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Dr Ruby is always very patient, kind, friendly and easy to talk to. He takes his time listening to any concerns and never rushes through the appointment.
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Dr Ruby is a wonderful caring knowledgeable person
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Always good
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Dr Ruby listens well, offers excellent advice, knows all my health needs. Dr Ruby is a real advocate for me as a patient. He goes the extra mine for my medical care and respects me as an intelligent person regardless of my age.
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Dr Ruby was compassionate and extremely helpful and answered all my questions .
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Dr. Rudy's relevant knowledge is amazing! He takes the time to give you the information you need.
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All good experience
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Dr Ruby extremely caring & concerned with my diabetes and how to best manage
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Dr. Ruby was extraordinary. I am transferring my care to him. He shared up to date research and balanced recommendations. He was top notch
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Dr. Ruby truly cares about my health and provides great advice and knowledge into my health issues.
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I have been seeing Dr Ruby for over 20 years and he has kept me on track. I am grateful everyday that he is my Dr.
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The "Dr. Ronald Rudy" team is EXCELLENT. Service, communication, follow thru, professionalism all top notch. Dr. Ruby is outstanding. His standards exceed the norm and therefore his staff perform well beyond the norm.
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Dr Ruby is always professional- a true class act!
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Dr. Ruby and his staff are excellent at what they do. I've been a patient of Dr. Ruby for years now. I would not see anyone else. He is professional, caring and kind.
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Excellent knowledge of my health condition, past and present.
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I am so impressed with Dr. Ruby's knowledge and professionalism and he is nice to boot!
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Good experience
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Dr Ruby is an outstanding physician
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I've gone to Dr. Ruby for over 20 years, and he is the best.
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My experience at Dr Ronald Ruby's office is always welcoming. The staff is very kind and helpful. Dr Ruby is very thorough with what he does. He cares for his patients and does whatever he can to help you. He takes the time to hear about your questions and concerns and really explains everything in detail. He's a wonderful doctor and is highly recommended.
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Dr Ruby is a fantastic doctor and great guy. He listens and provides needed feedback to all of my questions and concerns.
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Good bedside manner
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Took the time to explain all options for treatment and answers all questions.
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Dr. Ruby is a caring and knowledgeable doctor. He's the best!
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As always, Dr. Ruby and his entire team are FIVE STAR PLUS
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Dr Ruby and his staff are all very nice and very helpful.
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I have been seeing him for the last 40 or so years.
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Provider is very easy to talk to about any subject. I feel he made a profound difference in my health.
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Always a good experience with my health care doctors and assistants great
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Very happy with the help
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Great practice all around staff and especially Dr.Ruby
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormal Cortisol Level Tests
- Abnormal Glucose
- Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Adrenal Disorders
- Adrenal Mass Non Malignant
- Adrenal Neoplasm
- Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Androgen Excess
- Androgen Insensitivity
- Calcium Metabolism
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Conn Syndrome
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
- Endocrine Disorders
- Feminizing Syndrome
- Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid
- Glucagonoma
- Glucocorticoid Deficiency
- Goiter
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Disorders
- Growth Hormone Abnormalities
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Gynecomastia
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothalamic Pituitary Disorder
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulin Pump
- Insulin Resistance
- Insulin Therapy
- Insulinoma
- Low Blood Sugar
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Myxedema
- Nodular Goiter
- Non Toxic Goiter
- Osteopenia
- Osteopetrosis
- Osteoporosis
- Panhypopituitarism
- Parathyroid Disease
- Parathyroid Hyperplasia
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary Tumor
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Pseudohermaphroditism
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Radioiodine Therapy
- Rickets
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Thyroid Cyst
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Hormone Resistance
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroiditis
- Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Toxic Nodular Goiter
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Uremic Hyperparathyroidism
- Virtual Care
- Vitamin Deficiency
Dr Ruby is always patient and understanding
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