Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healy
Pediatrics
San Antonio, TX
41 years experience female
Locations
Office
San Antonio, TX
Phone
Practice website
About
Bio
A mother of 3, Dr. Ruíz-Healy completed her Pediatric Residency in 1986 At the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics. She also trained in Child Psychiatry at Austin State Hospital. She has been in Private Practice for almost 20 years.
She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics as well as Certified by the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine,
She believes in an Integrative approach to care and continues to pursue knowledge in diverse areas of Medicine.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
- Select Specialities -
Holistic Medicine
Doctor Q&A
692 Answers
1.5K Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
May be to early: At 8 weeks babies feed frequently as they are growing very rapidly and the very seldom sleep the "entire" night.
I would suggest to you to let your ba... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Naproxen: It is a non steroidal anti- inflammatory drug, and analgesic. They reduce fever help with pain and inlammation. Commonly used for joint pain and arthr... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Sometimes: But only if you are allergic to cats. It is the dander that causes problems.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Dental problem?: Your jaw can hurt for many reasons. Including trauma, infection and commonly dental and oral problems. Have it evaluated.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Comfortable: Your baby is warm enough and if he is sleeping well leave him alone.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Since: 1995 in the us , and 1988 in japan.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
How deep?: First apply pressure to stop the bleeding and see how deep it is, if it is not deep, cleanse with running water to get any debris out
if you can see l... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Pink eye: Pink eye, broadly referred as " conjunctivitis" only means your eye is red. It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, allergies as well as chemical irrit... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Is it okay to give albuterol thru nebulizer to my youngest child (5yrs) who has been coughing daily?
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
As prescribed by Dr.: A cardinal symptom of asthma in kids is coughing. Some children with asthma do not "wheeze" and they mainly cough with activities, or if they laugh t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Symptoms?: Some newer literature suggests TSH levels should be below 2.5, depending also on the presence or not of symptoms.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Chamomile: Make a couple of bags of chamomile tea, drain the bags and put them in the fridge to cool.
Once they are cool enough but not frozen, apply to your pu... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Dont dislodge clot: Do not rinse for the first 24 hours, after that rinse gently and never dislogde the blood clot.
Follow the instructions of your dentist to the letter... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Genetic testing: Rett´s syndrome is a genetic disorder almost always affecting girls.
Genetic testing as well as a very detailed exam can give you answers. Typically g... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Hydrate and moisture: Make sure she is well hydrated, water is best. Change to non scented products for laundry and skip the dryer towels. Bathe her with soaps that are not... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Therapy: You must be very patient and seek the help of a child psychiatrist and a therapist, avoid situations where he might feel uncomfortable or "closed in".... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Natural event: You treat it like the natural event that it is.
If you feel uncomfortable, your child will to. Talk to her about it, where she would like to go and d... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Not necessarily: You need shoes that are not ill fitting and provide adequate support. Avoid shoes that might cause blisters or sores. Consider the material they are m... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Debatable: Such appliances are very uncomfortable, some have spikes and are painful to kids. They interfere with eating and sometimes language.
Why do you not t... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
What is comfortable: Kids have the same thermostats as we do. So wherever you are comfortable they will probably be fine.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Absolutely!: Imagine not understanding or comprehending the world around you and everyone expecting you to understand.
Kids become frustrated and may act out.
Chi... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
On demand: It is advisable to feed your baby on demand, on his or her schedule. Consider breast milk may be digested in an hour to two hours as opposed to formu... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Have a routine: Have "practice runs" to the shelter so it is more routine and "matter of fact" for the kids. Also have them have a favorite toy and games down there s... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Purpose?: How old are your children? If the images are disturbing to an adult and frightening, imagine what a child might infer. As parents we must feel our ch... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
To many to mention: With that said, do not take anything without consulting with your doctor first.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Supportive: Make him as comfortable as possible, make sure he is drinking. Suction his nose with saline drops to help him breathe better and run a humidifier at n... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
When he can care for: If he can care for his own glasses and not loose them and the opthalmologist thinks it is appropriate. Contacts need to be cleansed and taken out ever... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Would not: Wipes are not intended to be used this way. You are not cleaning them and you can get bacterial overgrowth on the cups and dishes, not to mention the ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Variable: You do not mention what kind of fracture or how old you are. Children and adolescents heal a lot faster than older adults.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Age dependent: One fourth of pregnancies that are affected by downs are either stillborn or miscarried, that said, one of the greatest variables is maternal age at c... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
No: There are no reputable studies that support this claim.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Cochlear implant: Is a device surgically implanted in children and adults with some forms of profound hearing loss.
Mostly in patients who have damage to the cochlea w... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Hydrate!: Make sure you drink plenty of water, remember any fruit that starts with a "p" help you have a bm, peaches, plums, pineapple etc.
Try to get some exer... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Watch hydration: Hand, foot, mouth disease,
is caused by a virus and it is quite common in childhood. For the most part it will resolve on its own, but as you devel... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Do not need juice!: Infants need breast milk or formula for the first 6 months of life, however if you live in a hot climate or are outdoors with the baby always carry wa... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Stop the rice: If your child is only throwing up the rice, maybe just putting solids on hold for a while will help, granted he is otherwise healthy and thriving.
If... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
How old?: Sometimes blisters in the mouth and throat are caused by a virus and can be painful to the child and pose the danger of causing babies not to want to ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Genetic: Fragile x is caused by just one defective gene. This gene also known as fmr1, shuts it self down and fails to produce a protein.
The incidence is 1... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
SIDS: The highest incidence is from 2 to 4 months of age and declines to virtually none after the first year of life.
Remember always put the baby on its ba... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Any age: You can get headaches at any age, the problem with babies and toddlers is they can not verbalize to you. Sometimes they are just cranky, may have epis... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed Mar 07, 2022
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
If you have a gash: I suggest you apply pressure to stop the bleeding and go to the er.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Happy baby: She seems like she is extremely content with your milk. Many babies do this.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
What kind of problem: Please specify what kind of problem, there are numerous tests for many different things. Make sure you have prenatal care.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Find triggers: With eczema, try to find the things that make your symptoms worse.
Also keep well hydrated, keep the skin hydrated from within.
Avoid lotions and so... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
O.I.: One is osteogenesis imperfecta.. It is a genetic disorder where bones break for no apparent reason. There are different types, all varying in severity... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Concerning?: What you would tell any child. That he was very much wanted and so very loved.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Keep nursing!: It usually occurs in moms that have a lot of milk. Have the baby nurse at least every 2 hours, apply moist heat, dont lie on your breast, sleep on you... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Protect: If the mattress is soiled you might want to get rid of it and get a new one.
In order to avoid this problem in the future, you can purchase a water ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Variable: They are both "genetic" conditions but they are different in the spectrum of issues they present-.
People with fragile x may have subtle cognitive imp... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Visit Programs: If you are in need of psychiatric hospitalization, the fist thing to do is to have a talk with your child´s psychiatrist about different options and w... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
No unless prescribed: A 3 month old with a urinary tract infection is something that can be serious and may be treated as an inpatient depending on the infection and if th... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
14
Recommendations
952
Thank you notes
Sep 22, 2013
Dr. Ruiz-Healy provides thoughtful, helpful, and insightful answers that help all users of this site!
Apr 7, 2013
Answers patient's questions in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable!
Apr 7, 2013
Answers patient's questions in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable!
HealthTap member
Thank you! She gets about 18 oz of milk a day and no yogurt or cheese. If she does get yogurt (usually Chobani kids for the probiotics) for lunch we take out a cup of milk. She does get applesauce at ...Read More
HealthTap member
Trust the patients who post questions. I am under the care of a Nurologist, live in a sophosocated city with excellent doctors. How about answering the question the patients ask. Patronizing a patient...Read More
HealthTap member
she sleels in her own room and always have. she is waking up screaming almost every hour. this is something new. she has not fed at night for many months she is off formula and have been for about a m...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Anahuac School of Medicine, Mexico
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Awards
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Top Doctor, Third Place, San Antonio, TX - Winter
2013
Most Influential, Second Place, San Antonio, TX - Winter
2013
Affiliations
UTHSC-San Antonio
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Baptist hospital
Publications
Saludiario.com
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less