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Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: trauma, musculoskeletal problems, fractures (broken bones), and more.

750 Medical Center Court Suite 6
Chula Vista, CA 91911

(858) 278-8110

Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD is an orthopedist in San Diego, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp HealthCare, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION and JOEL J. SMITH, M.D. INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3750 Convoy Street Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92111

Address:

750 Medical Center Court Suite 6
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Some issues Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

fracture surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	19
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

fracture surgery	9
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	9
open surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

aspiration	14
doctor visit	119
injections	14

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	14
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

aspiration	26
doctor visit	122
hospital care	16
injections	26
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

aspiration	41
doctor visit	370
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	100
injections	41
inpatient care	100
lower extremity surgery	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD treated as an orthopedist in San Diego, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	205
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	58
injections	27
inpatient care	58
joint surgery	10
lower extremity surgery	12
open surgery	10
reconstructive surgery	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD.

**Gender**
Female	18
Male	9

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	6
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	1
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2011)

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center

Sharp Memorial Hospital

Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Grossmont Hospital

EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION

JOEL J. SMITH, M.D. INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kim Marie Ruby, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$138 T2 $74	ADAPT $63
Skeletal Dynamics Inc	$79 Implate $79
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$45 Periarticular Locking Plates $24	Stagraft DBM Products $21
Paragon 28, Inc.	$40 MONKEY RINGS $40
BIOVENTUS LLC	$36 GELSYN 3 $36
Other	$67 Total Foot System $27	ACUMED $25	Cryvista $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$405

Biography

Dr. Kim Ruby works as an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Ruby include elbow arthroplasty, fractures (broken bones), and trauma. Her professional affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Sharp Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruby's practice in Chula Vista, CA is open to new patients as reported by Sharp HealthCare. She graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Ruby's residency was performed at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center.