About
Dr. Ruiz is a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric gastroenterologist, and certified lactation counselor at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, and a clinical instructor at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. A mom of four, she knows health begins at home. This compassion drives her research and advocacy to improve patient health and advance the medical field.
Credentials
- Doctor of medicine
- Board-certified general pediatrician
- Board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist
Education
- Dartmouth College
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
Expertise
Dr. Ruiz is uniquely dedicated to treating children with chronic pediatric feeding disorders in a multidisciplinary setting. For nearly a decade, she has helped children suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, constipation, abdominal pain, swallowing difficulties, inadequate weight gain, inflammatory bowel disease, fatty liver and other liver diseases, and Celiac disease. She also performs upper endoscopies, colonoscopies, and transient liver elastography.
“Healing starts with knowing the whole child—not just their symptoms. Understanding their story builds trust, and that trust leads to better outcomes.”
By Dr. Rachel Ruiz
Baby Feeding Schedules
Can Babies Have Salt?
How to Teach Baby to Drink from a Cup
How and What to Feed a Sick Baby
When to Worry About Baby's Poop
Cow’s Milk for Babies & Toddlers
Smoothies for Toddlers
Allergy Symptoms in Babies
Tongue Thrust and Starting Solids
Breastfeeding Latch Tips
Newborn Feeding Reflexes
Why Messy Eating Is Good for Babies
Tips for Feeding Babies with Eczema
How to Safely Cut Food for Babies
Introducing Food Allergens to Baby
Readiness to Start Solid Food
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