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Dr. Joseph Ruan, MD

Dr. Joseph Ruan, MD

Fontana, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ruan, Surgeon in Fontana, CA?

    Dr. Joseph Ruan, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fontana, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Ruan graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Loma Linda U. Dr. Ruan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ruan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ruan’s office at (909) 427-5000.

    Where did Dr. Ruan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Loma Linda U | Loma Linda University Program A

    • Medical School: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ruan board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Ruan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Ruan speak?

    Dr. Ruan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ruan treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Ruan diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ruan. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Bowel Diverticula
    • Bowel Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
    • K5792: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K623: Rectal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • History of rectal or anal cancer
    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Past rectal cancer
    • Anal cancer survivor
    • Previous rectosigmoid malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z85048: Personal history of other malignant neoplasm of rectum, rectosigmoid junction, and anus

    Also known as:

    • Having a Colostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
    • Colon stoma
    • Bowel diversion surgery
    • Large intestine ostomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z933: Colostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Also known as:

    • Bladder-Intestine Fistula
    • Bladder Disease
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Enterovesical Fistula
    • Fistula between Bladder and Bowel
    • Colovesical Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N321: Vesicointestinal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Which procedures does Dr. Ruan perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Joseph Ruan may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ruan's office.

    Does Dr. Ruan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ruan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (909) 427-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ruan accept in Fontana, CA?

    Dr. Ruan in Fontana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Territories

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Inland Empire

    • Inland Faculty Medical Group, Inc

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Ruan's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Ruan's Primary Practice

    9961 Sierra Ave

    Fontana, CA 92335

    (909) 427-5000

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    What is Dr. Ruan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ruan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043498876.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ruan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ruan

    What is Dr. Joseph Ruan's specialty?

    Dr. Ruan is a Surgeon near Fontana, CA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Ruan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Ruan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ruan is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Surgeon?

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    Is Joseph Ruan accepting new patients in Fontana, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Ruan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Ruan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ruan's office at (909) 427-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Ruan?

    Please contact Dr. Ruan's office at (909) 427-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Ruan have?

    Dr. Joseph Ruan is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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