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⭐ Top Pick 2025 ✓ Board Certified ● Accepting New Patients
Dr. James Ruiz, DPM
Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons · Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery · 18 years experience
📍 Miami Foot & Ankle Center, Miami, FL
🏥 0.8 miles from you
🌐 Telehealth available
5.0
★★★★★
214 patient reviews
Dr. James Ruiz, DPM
Miami Foot & Ankle Center · Next available: Tomorrow 10am
Tomorrow 10am
Thu 2pm
Fri 9am
👤 About Dr. Ruiz

Dr. James Ruiz is a board-certified podiatric surgeon with 18 years of experience treating foot and ankle conditions in the Miami area. He earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Barry University and completed his surgical residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he specialized in reconstructive foot surgery and sports medicine.


Dr. Ruiz is known for his patient-centered approach and takes particular interest in helping athletes and active patients return to their sport as quickly as possible. He has a special focus on plantar fasciitis, heel pain, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He speaks both English and Spanish fluently.


Outside of his practice, Dr. Ruiz volunteers with the Miami Marathon medical team and has been recognized as a "Top Podiatrist" by Miami Magazine for five consecutive years.

🩺 Specialties & Conditions Treated
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Spurs
Sports Injuries
Custom Orthotics
Bunion Correction
Hammertoe Repair
Ankle Sprains
Ingrown Toenails
Reconstructive Surgery
Stress Fractures
Achilles Tendonitis
Nerve Pain
🎓 Education & Credentials
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Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, 2006
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Surgical Residency
Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami — Foot & Ankle Surgery, 2007–2009
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Fellow, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS)
Board certified since 2010
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Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
Recertified 2020
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Top Podiatrist — Miami Magazine
Recognized 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
💳 Insurance Accepted
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Humana UnitedHealthcare Medicare Medicaid AvMed Molina Healthcare WellCare Sunshine Health Florida Blue Tricare Oscar Health Self-Pay / Uninsured
Patient Reviews
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Maria G.
Miami, FL · March 2025
★★★★★
Plantar Fasciitis
I had plantar fasciitis so bad I couldn't walk to my car in the morning. Dr. Ruiz was thorough, patient, and explained everything clearly. Three weeks of his treatment plan and I ran my first 5K in over a year. I cannot recommend him enough. Found him on this site and booked online at 11pm — appointment confirmed the next morning.
👍 47 people found this helpful
Dr. Ruiz responded:
Thank you so much, Maria! Hearing that you ran your 5K is exactly why I do this work. Plantar fasciitis can be incredibly debilitating and I'm so glad we could get you back on your feet. Keep running! — Dr. Ruiz
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Thomas K.
Coral Gables, FL · February 2025
★★★★★
Heel Spurs
Saw Dr. Ruiz for chronic heel pain that had been affecting my running for two years. He diagnosed heel spurs on the first visit and laid out a clear treatment plan. No unnecessary upselling, no rush. Office staff is friendly and wait time was minimal. Already feeling 80% better after 6 weeks.
👍 31 people found this helpful
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Jennifer L.
Miami Beach, FL · January 2025
★★★★★
Custom Orthotics
Got custom orthotics from Dr. Ruiz after years of wearing over-the-counter inserts that weren't helping. Night and day difference. He took his time doing the fitting and the orthotics arrived faster than expected. My back pain (which was caused by my foot alignment) has almost completely disappeared.
👍 28 people found this helpful
Dr. Ruiz responded:
Jennifer, so glad to hear the orthotics are helping with the back pain too — foot alignment issues often manifest further up the chain. Come back if you ever need adjustments! — Dr. Ruiz
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Practice Information
🏥Miami Foot & Ankle Center
1234 Brickell Ave, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33131
🗣Languages: English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible
Office Hours
● Open Now · Closes at 5:30pm
Monday8:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday8:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday8:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday8:00am – 4:00pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed