About
Dr. Pedro Ruiz earned his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. D. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, followed by a Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Ruiz holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology and maintains active membership in the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Ruiz treats the full spectrum of rheumatologic conditions and brings particular interest in the diagnosis and management of complex autoimmune diseases. He values participation in multi-specialty groups when caring for patients with complicated conditions. He understands the challenges that come with managing chronic illness and takes a thorough, engaged approach to each patient. He is active with the Arthritis Foundation and serves on the medical staff at California Pacific Medical Center. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ruiz enjoys time with his family and jogging.
Education & Training
Medical School
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia
Residency
Internal Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco
Fellowship
Rheumatology, University of California, San Diego
Additional Training
Graduate studies (Ph.D.), Weizmann Institute, Rehovot, Israel
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ruiz right for?
Dr. Ruiz suits patients who prefer a traditional fee-for-service rheumatology practice. He works well with patients managing complex or multi-system autoimmune conditions who benefit from multi-specialty coordination. Adults dealing with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, osteoporosis, or vasculitis will find his broad clinical interest valuable. His background in both medicine and research appeals to patients who want a physician with deep scientific grounding.
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Internal MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ruiz treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren's syndrome, gout, vasculitis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, giant cell arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and fibromyalgia.
Yes. Dr. Ruiz holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Rheumatology. D. earned through graduate studies at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel.
No. Dr. Ruiz maintains a traditional fee-for-service rheumatology practice. Patients who prefer this model can contact the practice at 415-923-3060 to inquire about becoming a patient.
Dr. Ruiz earned his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He then completed a Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.
Yes. Dr. Ruiz values participation in multi-specialty groups for patients with complex diseases. Pacific Rheumatology Associates coordinates care with nephrologists, dermatologists, hematologists, OB-GYNs, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons.
Yes. Dr. Ruiz holds active membership in the American College of Rheumatology. He is also active with the Arthritis Foundation. He serves on the medical staff at California Pacific Medical Center, northern California's largest private teaching hospital.
Yes. Pacific Rheumatology Associates offers telehealth appointments through the MyChart patient portal. Patients can contact the office at 415-923-3060 to schedule a visit with Dr. Ruiz.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026