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Jose Ruiz, Psychiatrist

Jose Ruiz, MD, Psychiatrist in Orlando, Florida

Specialties:
ADHD Depression/feeling down Self-esteem +59
Ages Served
3-75+
Manages Medications
Accepts Insurance

About Jose Ruiz (He/Him)

Jose D. Ruiz, M.D. Graduated from Medical school Universidad Central del Caribe, Puerto Rico in 1992. Finished Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Florida in Gainesville, finishing in 1997. Served in the Army for 6 years as a psychiatrist (Korea, Germany and Georgia). Came to work at current group LifeStance Health that was called Florida Psychiatric Associates back in 2003 and latter Orlando Behabioral Healthcare. He is Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. See?s patients from 2 yrs and older. See?s his role as a Doctor as an opportunity to serve his patients and their families. He offers counseling from a Christian perspective to those patients who may chose such approach.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • ADHD
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Self-esteem
  • Ability status
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Autism with developmental delay
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Dementia & memory concerns
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Emotional abuse
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
  • Intellectual disability (living independently)
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mid-life transitions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders & related conditions
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Psychosis/issues with reality
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • Retirement
  • Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unusual thoughts or beliefs

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Specialty treatments include innovative, approved, and rapid-acting approaches for difficult-to-treat conditions.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jose Ruiz

Please call us at 407-537-9451 to schedule an appointment with Jose Ruiz.

See what our patients are saying about Jose Ruiz

Dr. Ruiz always takes the time to answer my questions and explains everything very clearly. I have recommended him to family members. I think he is very good.
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Anonymous

Dec 10, 2023
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Dr. Ruiz and the staff at Lifestance are most caring and compassionate. Always courteous, timely, and available via tele-health for appointments.
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Vicki N.

Vicki N.

Mar 25, 2024
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As always I'm grateful for doctor José Ruiz for his attention to my needs and always willing to provide me with an excellent care.
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Mary

Mary

Oct 09, 2025
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Para mi, es como hablar con tu familia, siempre te entiende y te guia... es de gran apoyo ....
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Delia M.

Delia M.

Aug 10, 2026
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Es un buen medico y atento a sus pacientes Es dedicado a su trabajo y responsable gracias
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Francisco E.

Francisco E.

Mar 06, 2026
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The only reason I use Lifestance is because of Dr. Ruiz.
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Sally Q.

Sally Q.

Mar 04, 2024
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Jose Ruiz, Psychiatrist in Orlando, Florida

Jose Ruiz

Psychiatrist in Orlando, Florida

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