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Brenda Ruiz, APRN

Certified Nurse Practitioner

4.9

729 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Immediate Care

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Education

Professional Education:: MSN, Lewis University College of Nursing - 2018

Languages Spoken

Spanish

Certifications and Licensures

American Nurses Credentialing Center - Nurse Practitioner-Family (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

729 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Very understanding. Explained everything and gave me supplies I needed for my burn.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Brenda was able to get answers needed from my primary doctor and we were able to put together an immediate plan that included meds on site and a prescription. My main goal was to determine the cause and rectify, which Brenda facilitated with positive input and support.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Very nice and informative

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Listened and responded.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

She sounded caring and knowledgeable

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Very Professional and Excellent service

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Politeness and patience

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January 26, 2026

5.0

She was so patient with my with my questions and made me comfortable with my care plan.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Compassionate, smart, efficient

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Demeanor. Communication was very clear.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Great care and provided great explanation.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

She did a good job also

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Brenda was very informative and detailed, providing the most accurate resources and answers about the illness I have and what I should do to recover. She followed up every day after my appointment and made sure I received my medication.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Very professional, great service

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Attentive and professional. She didn't rush me. She helped me think through my injury and gave me medicine and a referral to help get me back on the right track

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January 15, 2026

5.0

She was clear and thorough and gave me treatment options and let me decide.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Was attentive and professional

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Brenda was great

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very thorough. Fab explanations and sugggestions. Engaged and kind

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Being concerned about my care

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Love the time she took and explained everything to me.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

She was patient and kind

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Vert thorough, kind and an excellent communicator.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

She explained my concerns clearly and treated my conditions fast

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January 01, 2026

5.0

She was very concerned nice personality and a warm welcome person

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She walked me through every process every step of what she was doing, and why she was doing it. She was very knowledgeable and attentive to my medical issue and was very gentle and resolved it.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very good at her job

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She was a joy to have a health care provider. She was knowledgeable about what could be the issue and gave solid advice for a solution.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

She was a good communicator, asked questions and explained things step by step to make me feel a part of the decision making for my health.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Excellent interaction

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She clearly described the risk factors for my injury and why I should seek emergency help and also gave me the results of indicative tests to put my mind at ease even though I had to seek additional care for a confirmatory diagnosis with imaging.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Extremely personable and professional

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Listened and helped

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Good clear communicator

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December 17, 2025

5.0

I liked her approach. What she diagnosed made sense. Care was efficient

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December 17, 2025

5.0

i thoght she gave sound advice.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Professional. Caring and personable

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Brenda is the best APRN I have encountered after several visits to this location. She is very knowledgeable and she remembered treating me a few days prior. She as dedicated to figuring out exactly what was wrong. Brenda was also gentle and understanding when it came to my anxiety in medical situations. She was exceptionally thorough in her explanation of what I was experiencing and how she was determined to go about treating it. She also quelled my future concerns about my ailment. Truly, I would go back to Brenda every time.

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December 14, 2025

5.0

She was so so kind and made me feel so comfortable

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Super helpful diagnosis for testing

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December 13, 2025

5.0

She was very wise in advising me with my 2 transplants on what meds are safe for me

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December 13, 2025

5.0

The provider was a wonderful listener, very informative and has a great personality. 10/10

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December 10, 2025

4.0

Professional, efficient

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Care, courteous, and concerned.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

I felt that she provided a thorough assessment today. She listened to my concerns ordered a chest X-ray. Also, prescribed medication that will hopefully put me back in track.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Just unbelievable!!

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December 05, 2025

5.0

She walked me through my test results and explained treatment plan well, she listened and acknowledged my concerns and worked with me, was kind and caring

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Nice and new

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December 01, 2025

4.0

She was attentive to my needs and listened to my concerns. She also was diligent and followed up with me after the appointment.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Brenda took her time to explain the rationale for treatment and was very receptive to everything I shared with her.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

Great care

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Interested in my case. Clear expectations as to what I needed to do and why.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and nice

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November 24, 2025

5.0

She was great! Very thorough and took time to explain the diagnosis and care.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Good visit

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November 20, 2025

5.0

When I finally saw her was super nice

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She was very nice & took the time to explain my potential diagnosis.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Compassionate. Explains the issues clearly.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Professional bedside manner

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November 12, 2025

5.0

No nonsense. Explained everything. READ MY FILE BEFORE I ARRIVED!!!!! Listened.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Brenda was extremely kind and made me feel very comfortable. More importantly she helped me feel much better and communicated everything amazingly. You can tell she really cares about her patients!

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and kept me fully apprised of my injury

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Professional listened well and provided quick diagnosis

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November 11, 2025

5.0

She listened to why I came in, posed questions for more detail, and did everything she could to diagnose the situation.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Was nice and polite made me feel comfortable

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She was very professional and diagnosed my problem quickly.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She seemed to be very knowledgeable and had a great personality.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Extremely sweet, empathetic woman. Made me feel comfortable and confident I was in professional hands

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November 02, 2025

5.0

She was very kind and reassuring!

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Nice, helpful, thoroughly explained everything

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Provided me the detail-information and the procedure that I need to do to take.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

She explained her care very well and was quick to see us.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Brenda saved the day on this visit. Unlike everyone else that I had encountered, Brenda was pleasant, professional , and clearly knew exactly what she was doing. Thank You , BRENDA!!

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October 17, 2025

5.0

She was thorough and gave me steps to treat my rash and also instructions on how to follow up if it doesn't get better

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October 17, 2025

5.0

She was professional and attentive Great experience

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October 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruiz was very acknowledged of my problem and knew what medicine I needed to feel better and be cured.

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October 08, 2025

4.0

She explained everything well

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October 06, 2025

5.0

I ran all the test I needed gave clear description on next steps

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Straightforward and determined

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Asked tons of questions. And sent message to me

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Brenda called me when she saw my results had changed. She was caring and thorough. She talked with me. She made sure I understood what was happening.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Carrying, inquisitive, helpful

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October 02, 2025

5.0

She listened to my concerns and involved me in treatment plan and decision making.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Kind and compassionate

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She was so. Very knowledgeable and explained things to me about the situations.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruiz referred me to the er for a ct scan and ultrasound. I was in terrible pain.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

She provided kind personalized care. She took the time to explain things to me and I could tell she reviewed my health history appropriately before she provided me care.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Brenda was very informative

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September 17, 2025

5.0

She listened, was very clear with her instructions on my care

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September 15, 2025

5.0

She showed a great concern regarding my condition. Provided very good recommendations and sent a referral as well as X-rays to an orthopedic surgeon.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable. I was first person seen today. Then she informed I was to go to third floor for xray, but would not have a long wait when I returned. She was so right!! Correctly, kept me informed. Well done, Brenda!!

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September 14, 2025

5.0

She listened very well:)

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September 14, 2025

5.0

Brenda is clear in her instructions, listens to her patients and empathetic

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September 14, 2025

5.0

She was thorough, but didn't take extraneous time.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

Miss Ruiz, Explained the seriousness of my cat bite, how to follow up with emergency care when I get home, and she cleaned and dressed my cat wound.

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Highly likely _ the care I received at Urgent Care was professional, compassionate, and efficient. I truly felt seen and supported throughout my visit.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Kind, friendly, very understanding. Took time to explain what could and couldn't be done.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

She really was awesome, understood what I needed and took care of it quickly but not rushed!

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August 28, 2025

5.0

She knows what she is doing, and explains everything very well. Is patient to answer all questions.

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Disclosures

Brenda Ruiz, APRN reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

External Professional Relationships

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