Laura Valdez (11.10.2017 11:22)
Our daughter had bilateral cleft lip. During the pregnancy, we had a consult with our local big city children's hospital, which is widely known for how great their craniofacial team is. We were told to expect several surgeries with revisions, etc in the first year. Our daughter has other medical issues which also require surgery, so this was a great concern for us. We researched and found a facebook page where parents of cleft kids at that hospital had 8-12 surgeries by the age of 8, with photos showing children with large scars. When we found Dr Ruas, he explained that most of his patients require only one surgery on the lip and another on the palate and are typically good for many years. His results are so phenomenal, so we were pleased to place our daughter in his care. She had a large gap with little tissue; a bilateral cleft lip that went into the gum line. Dr Ruas was able to do the entire repair in one surgery! He is so incredibly skilled. Most children with cleft lip leave the OR with a thin upper lip with no shape. Our daughter has a perfectly shaped lovely upper lip thanks to Dr Ruas. We had to travel a good distance to get to him so he was kind enough to accommodate us and even reduce the number of office visits so we wouldn't have to travel as far. We are so grateful that we found him and we will be reminded daily in the beautiful smile that he has given our daughter. She deserved the very best and we found it in Dr Ernesto Ruas.
Elisa Willis (21.02.2017 22:22)
We met Dr. Ruas when our son was 10 days old. When our son was 10 weeks old, Dr. Ruas repaired his cleft lip. He made us feel very comfortable with the procedure he was going to do, and the results were absolutely amazing! Our son is now almost 2 and no one would ever know he'd ever had any reconstructive surgery. Not only was his work amazing, but also his office staff. They were able to get us an appointment right away, and quickly came up with a surgical plan. Our family will be forever grateful!!!
Tamara Dutcher (10.12.2016 04:13)
Started with Dr Ruas when my son was born. He was my hero. He came in and took charge. The nurses had no idea on how to feed a child with a cleft. I had learned one month before he was born. That he would have a cleft lip /palette. Ruas is what I needed . and my son. He was very professional gave me great comfort. As I have told the story for 20 yrs now. He was easy on the eyes LOL . and Professional . He told what I had to expect. Gave it to straight. I needed that. When I moved to another area. I got the next best thing. Dr Gallant. Both are amazing Doctor's Thank you For being there from my son and for me. You would be Proud of how he can grown and Changed. I am . I love my boy . I will shout it to the world.
Kristen Brazee (13.06.2016 15:48)
We've used Dr. Ruas for almost 10 years now for my 2 children's cleft repairs. I trust him 100% and love how dedicated he is to helping children born with facial differences.
Ericka Elder (12.09.2015 00:55)
I've been to Dr. Ruas several times since 2002 and have had 2 surgeries and a couple of minor procedures. I've never written a review but I should have long ago. He is the only doctor that I trust to do any surgery correctly. His staff is amazing and the doctor and staff are all kind, informative, personable and put their patient's care above everything. I have nothing but good things to say and nothing but positive experiences with Dr. Ruas and staff.
