Renata R. Ruiz, M.D., FAAD, Joins Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute as a Dermatologist
MIAMI, FL – February 24, 2025 – Board-certified dermatologist Renata R. Ruiz, M.D., FAAD, has joined Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute. She provides complete dermatological care, including medical, surgical and cosmetic. Her clinical interests include the treatment of multi-ethnic skin and diversity within the dermatology field.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ruiz to our highly skilled team of cancer care specialists, dedicated to providing the highest quality care,” said Leonard Kalman, M.D., executive deputy medical director and chief medical officer at Miami Cancer Institute.
Dr. Ruiz earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She completed an internship in internal medicine as well as a three-year residency in dermatology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.
Passionate about patient education, advocacy and volunteering, Dr. Ruiz has published her work in medical journals, presented abstracts at medical symposiums, participated in radio talk shows, led free clinics and traveled abroad for medical mission trips. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and several other professional associations.
Providing patient-centered care is the cornerstone of Dr. Ruiz’s practice. “I treat patients how I would like to be treated or how I would like a family member to be treated — with respect and empathy and a focus on trust and clear communication,” she said.
Dr. Ruiz is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. She will see patients at Miami Cancer Institute, located at 8900 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 28,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned institutes specializing in cancer care, brain and spine care, heart and vascular care and orthopedic care. In addition, it includes Baptist Health Medical Group; Baptist Health Quality Network; and the Baptist Health PineApp, a virtual health platform. Baptist Health South Florida is an academic and clinical affiliate of Florida International University. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and is the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net/Newsroom and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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