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Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

31671 Indian Guide Road
Yokuts Valley, CA 93675

(559) 301-6126

Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD is an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD is affiliated with Saint Agnes Medical Center, Bookmark Medical and St. Joseph Medical Center.

Office Locations

St. Joseph Medical Center

1315 St. Joseph Parkway Suite 1205
Houston, TX 77002

(713) 659-3537

(713) 659-2553

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2611 N Dinuba Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93291

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31671 Indian Guide Road
Yokuts Valley, CA 93675

(559) 301-6126

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Some issues Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
eye procedures	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	282
eye procedures	112
ultrasound (sonogram)	53

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	154
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	64
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	269
eye procedures	140
injections	18
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	73
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	178
eye procedures	99

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	206
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113
eye procedures	206

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	102

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	72
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32
eye procedures	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	81
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	65
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	176

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	36

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	17
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	70
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	72

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	15
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	69
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	229

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Houston, TX were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), injections and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	190
eye procedures	104
injections	18
laser treatment	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD.

**Gender**
Female	62
Male	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	22
Hispanic	69
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals (1975)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Agnes Medical Center

Bookmark Medical

St. Joseph Medical Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Notal Vision, Inc.	$110 $110
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$95 Eylea $95
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$43 XIIDRA $43
AbbVie Inc.	$41 VUITY $41
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$38 Cataract Equipment $38
Other	$63 ULTRA $27	EYSUVIS $22	Hylenex $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$279
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$110

Biography

Dr. Joseph Ruda's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University, Dr. Ruda attended medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ruda has a special interest in eye problems. Dr. Ruda (or staff) is conversant in Arabic, Spanish, and French. He also offers interpreting services for his patients. Dr. Ruda is professionally affiliated with Revere Medical, Saint Agnes Medical Center, and St. Joseph Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2013

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2023

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD in 2024

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Frank Ruda JR., MD From 2012 - 2024

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