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Joseph Ruiz, MD, Anesthesiology, Houston, TX

JosephR.RuizMD

Anesthesiology Houston, TX

Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

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  • Office

    1400 Holcombe Blvd
    unit 409
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 281-796-0869

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Anesthesiology, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Urology, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Surgery, 1986 - 1988
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1986
  • The University of Texas
    The University of TexasBS, Chemical Engineering, 1978 - 1982
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    The University of Texas at AustinB.S., Chemical Engineering, 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1989 - 2025
  • American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2011
  • Marquis Who's Who 2011
  • Fellow in Clinical Safety & Effectiveness 2007

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

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    Joseph R. Ruiz, Joe E. Ensor, Jeffrey W. Lim, Antoinette Van Meter, and Thomas F. Rahlfs, Open Journal of Anesthesiology, 1/1/2015
  • The Association Between Opioid Administration and Response to Therapy in Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia  
    Owusu-Agyemang P, Borthakur G, Rebello E, Arunkumar R, Wang S, Rytting M, Hernandez M, Ruiz J, Cata J, Leukemia and Lymphoma, 1/1/2014
  • Who is at risk for postdischarge nausea and vomiting after ambulatory surgery?  
    Apfel CC, Philip BK, Cakmakkaya OS, Shilling A, Shi Y-Y, Leslie JB, Allard M, Turan A, Windle P, Odom-Forren J, Hooper VD, Radke OC, Ruiz J, Kovac A, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Daily Sedation Required for Pediatric Patient with Egg-Allergy: The Safe Use of Propofol
    A. Van Meter, A. Zavala, U. Williams, J. Ruiz, T. Bui, V. Casarez, V. Porche, P. Owusu-Agyemang, New York State Society of Anesthesiologists, 1/1/2015
  • Dexmedetomidine Sedation for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastric Tube Placement in the Patient with a Difficult Airway
    Hagan K., Zavala A, Ruiz J, 1/1/2015
  • Using OPPE Metrics to Demonstrate Changes in a Group's Performance: A Five Year Review
    Rahlfs T, Ruiz JR, Roquemore J, Stevens C, Lange G, American Society of Anesthesiologists: Committee on Practice Management, Dallas, TX, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • The Effect Of Dexmedetomidine On Postoperative Intravenous Opioid And Antiemetic Administration In Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy 
    Rome, Italy - 1/27/2015
  • Mimicking and Comparing Expert Assessment of Vital Sign Quality for Correlation with 30-Day Outcomes using Regression on Time Series Segment Features 
    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - 1/27/2015
  • Using Quality Improvement Methods to Develop a Postoperative Handoff Protocol 
    Honolulu, HI - 1/23/2015
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Press Mentions

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Professional Memberships