Dr. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz
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r. Tiffany Sizemore-Ruiz graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Psychobiology from Florida Atlantic University at the age of 19. She went on to become the youngest graduate to earn a D.O. from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Quadruple board certified in cardiology, internal medicine, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Sizemore-Ruiz is an assistant clinical professor with three medical schools. She serves as a medical advisor at a law firm in Fort Lauderdale for medical malpractice and product liability cases. She also lectures throughout the country to other doctors on various topics including domestic violence and preventing medical errors. Regarded in her community as a five-star doctor, Dr. Sizemore-Ruiz has received many awards for outstanding patient care and patient dedication. She is the immediate past president for the American Heart Association of South Florida and serves as the current medical advisor for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Sizemore-Ruiz has been a regular on national media outlets including CNN, Fox News and Fox Business, serving as a medical expert on various topics. Dr. Sizemore-Ruiz enjoys educating her patients and the public about how to prevent cardiovascular disease. She believes that smiles are contagious and sometimes the best medicine is a simple hug. Mostly, she lives her life by one rule: Be nice.
Clinical Professor | Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology Medical Advisor | Di Pietro Partners, LLP What obstacles or challenges did you face early in your medical career? My age was my biggest obstacle. Not only was I young, I looked young. I had to learn to balance my fun-loving and outgoing personality while gaining respect from both my peers and my patients. How do you balance having a private practice, teaching at three medical schools and a trauma center, as well as serving as a medical advisor to a local law firm? I live by my calendar. I joke that my life is broken down into five-minute intervals and that if something “is not on my calendar, it isn’t happening.” I always find time to pencil in family and friend time, because they are what keeps me sane. With multiple board certifications, numerous awards and having a fivestar doctor rating, what remains left to attain? Having goals is what keeps us young at heart. Although it stresses me out at times, I always have a new idea or goal. Currently, I am working on expanding my medical expert work as well as serving as a medical correspondent and advisor. What are some hobbies that you enjoy in your spare time? I have a four year-old son. Most of my spare time is spent with him. I do enjoy having events and parties at my home. I also enjoy golfing, but I am really bad at it. What advice would you give other women wanting a career in medicine? We need more women in medicine. Not to speak ill of my male colleagues, but, as a whole, women are better communicators. We make great physicians because of our ability to help patients understand what diseases they have, and because we are better at extracting symptoms from patients which can lead to a timelier diagnosis. Do you truly feel that love, compassion and caring can be a great healer? Unequivocally. There are some things that even the greatest healer and the greatest doctor will not be able to fix. Sometimes, the only thing we have to offer is a hug, a kind word, or just reassurance that we are available. Compassion is a trait that has been lost in medicine and I am determined to get it back. drtiffanysizemore.com • ddpalaw.com/tiffany-sizemore-ruiz
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