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3291 Loma Vista Road 302Pediatric Diagnostic CenterVentura, CA 93003
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Summary
- Dr. Melissa Ruiz, MD is a board certified pediatrician in Ventura, California. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Illinois, and Illinois.
Education & Training
University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 2008 - 2015
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Pediatrics, 2011 - 2014
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - 2027
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2017- IL State Medical License 2008 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 45 citationsScreening for Toxic Stress Risk Factors at Well-Child Visits: The Addressing Social Key Questions for Health StudyKavitha Selvaraj, Melissa Ruiz, Jean Aschkenasy, Jan D. Chang, Anthony Heard
The Journal of Pediatrics. 2019-02-01 - 3 citationsManagement options for obesity after bariatric surgery.Kristen Buttelmann, John G. Linn, Woody Denham, Melissa Ruiz, Amy K. Yetasook
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2015-02-01 - 27 citationsLaparoscopic modified Sugarbaker technique results in superior recurrence rateAsma Asif, Melissa Ruiz, Amy K. Yetasook, Woody Denham, John G. Linn
Surgical Endoscopy. 2012-05-31
Press Mentions
Weight-Loss Drug, Approved for Adults, Shows Promise in KidsNovember 11th, 2022
