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Dr. Ruben Almanza, MD

Dr. Ruben Almanza, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ruben Almanza, MD is a family medicine physician in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1998. He is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Saxum Medical Services

5446 Lipes Blvd Ste 101 Corpus Christi, TX 78413
Telehealth available

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Dr. Almanza's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Almanza

3.5
42 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 star
57%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
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2 star
10%
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1 star
29%
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Fantastic Doctor!
Dr. Almanza is fully empathetic and demonstrates genuine care for patients like me and my family. He fully attends to my needs and requests. He presents comprehensive health options without hesitation, showing thoroughness in care.He is also Deaf-friendly and exhibits patience, making the experience comfortable for me as a Deaf patient.Overall, he is a 'What-a-wonderful-doctor!' kind of doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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drlupper – Jan 31, 2025
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My husband has been seeing this Dr for 4 years. Last month was seen by a new NP who added a new med, stopped blood pressure med, said return in one week to see how he is. I called office to let them know he was having problems with new med, they said go to ER or wait till next visit. All these came from office manager who is not a nurse and does not know or understand medical problems. I asked to please be quiet and listen to what I was saying about the problems this med was doing. She hung up the phone on me! I finally went in to ask for a walk in appointment and my husband's profile had been deleted! I had to call my insurance to report the poor response to my husband bad reaction to med changes and no Dr available to answer next step. My insurance reported his office to Medicare. This office has no nurse available to take medical calls and report back. Next day we received a letter saying this Dr would no longer see my husband. I suspect the office manager runs this office how she sees fit, thus I sent Dr a letter explaining how this one person treated us, but he don't care, never got any guidance as what to do next with medications, never received an answer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jaimes – Jul 10, 2024
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No longer a patient
I have seen Almanza for so long I cant remember when i first had seen him. (Some time since early 2000's. Since I hadn't been sick since 2001 they considered me a new patient and will no longer see me which took a week to decide. Extremely disappointed in this practice because he's been one of only two doctors in my lifetime. Not complaining about his knowledge cause he's a great doctor just disappointed that after so long they do this to a lifetime patient.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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MRangel – Feb 05, 2024
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Nightmare to get in as a new patient
I made a new patient appointment in January and could only get a March appointment. I was called a week before and asked to reschedule to April. I just got another call to reschedule the April appointment! I wasted 4 months trying to just be seen. I will find another Dr. and Practice that wants to see new patients and cares about their health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Mar 28, 2023
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Staff needs training on accountability
When I called to schedule an appointment, I asked for something early. The receptions said they had a 7:30 a.m. and I said “Oh, no. I don’t even open my eyes until 7:30 a.m. I meant early like after 8 or around 9.” We laughed about it and she said, we can do an 11:20. And that was the time that we agreed on and even repeated twice before the end of the call. I leave my office at 11:00 to be at the appointment at 11:20. I get there, and the receptionist said, “Your appointment was for 7:30.” I said “It was set for 11:20. We talked about the earlier appointment and even laughed about it. There was no way I would have ever scheduled anything that doesn’t involve fasting before 8:00 a.m. ” She had me sit down and said, “Let me see what I can do.” Few minutes later comes another staffer and said, “Your appointment was for 7:30. “ We went back and forth. The woman argued with me and then offered me the opportunity to come about after 3:00 if I wanted. But I had already taken
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Oct 08, 2022
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They always take care of me. Scheduling an appointment is easy.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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Dr. Almanza is an amazing doctor. However, his PA is NOT! He didn't listen to my son's issues and took advantage that he's young, ordering unnecessary in-office blood work testing that is not covered by insurance and had just been done by another physician costing us $80. Now, we will have to pay another $98. Unbelievably disappointed. Office staff sent me on a wild goose chase regarding canceling these tests as they say they had already sent them out when he had just left there 10 minutes earlier. I guess they need to pay for the new building on Lipes by sticking patients with huge unnecessary charges. This PA/office even signed my son up for a prescription discount card called Hippo which we don't need because our RXs are covered by private insurance. Just ridiculous how my son did not get the professional care he needed. Will not take my sons back ever! Too bad.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2020
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Never have to wait long and very friendly Dr and staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Alvin Davis – Aug 21, 2020
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Very friendly staff and great dr
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Victoria Davis – Aug 21, 2020
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Such wonderful staff and very clean office I booked on a weekend and it was very convenient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Stephanie Magana – Aug 21, 2020
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I had a great experience I liked all the staff very professional good clinic hours
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joshua – Aug 21, 2020
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Very attentive staff puts the pt first very happy with my choice of health care thank u everyone
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeremy E – Aug 21, 2020
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Friendly office clean place and I like that they are open on Saturday very convenient
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ruben jr – Aug 21, 2020
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I like that I don’t have to wait so long Dr almanza is a good man his staff is very friendly and I especially like that they have Christian music playing it’s very relaxing
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Alexis E – Aug 21, 2020
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good Dr great staff they are always welcoming and helpful
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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ryan magana – Aug 21, 2020
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Great staff.. Short wait times..clean office.. attentive Dr and Np and they have a place inside there office for lab draw. You wont be disappointed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Audrie C – Aug 21, 2020
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Everyone is very welcoming and friendly office is clean and always smells nice. Dr almanza and the NP Mr. Flores are great at what they do.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jacob casarez – Aug 21, 2020
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I recommend this doctor to anyone! Staff is awesome! Doctor very very helpful! Fast service as well!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kailah Gonzalez – Aug 21, 2020
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The stuff is great. doctor and NP really get me concerns, very helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2020
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Dr Almanza is a wonderful doctor ready to listen to any concerns I might have along with a great staff , I’m always greeted with a smile ...this is office is highly recommended...you will not be disappointed!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Perez – Aug 20, 2020
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Dr. Ruben Almanza, MD is a family medicine physician in Corpus Christi, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1998. He is affiliated with Driscoll Childrens Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • Corpus Christi Fam Practic

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • Corpus Christi Fam Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Saxum Medical Services

Ruben J. Almanza MD PA5446 Lipes Blvd Ste 101 Corpus Christi, TX 78413
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St
    Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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