An endocrinologist in Ponce, Dr. Luis Ruiz Rivera diagnoses, treats, and manages endocrine disorders, or those affecting the body's secretion of hormones such as thyroid problems or diabetes.
Dr. Ruiz Rivera has one office in Puerto Rico where he specializes in Endocrinology, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Ruiz Rivera can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Dr. Ruiz Rivera is usually the first point of contact for patients searching for general or primary medical care & can recommend patients to a specialist when necessary. As a family doctor in Puerto Rico, Dr. Luis Ruiz Rivera delivers all-encompassing medical treatment for individuals & families. Family medicine doctors may detect, address, & manage a number of diseases, illnesses, & conditions.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Ruiz Rivera specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Ruiz Rivera also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Ruiz Rivera, but only those who participate in Medicare.