Dr. Mario Alberto Ruiz González is a certified specialist in Internal Medicine with subspecialty training in Nephrology. He treats patients aged 16 and older for kidney and urinary conditions, high blood pressure, and metabolic problems that affect kidney function.He sees patients at Hospital CMQ City Center, Hospital CMQ Premiere, and Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit, and consults in English and Spanish.
Dr. Ruiz González earned his medical degree at the University of Guadalajara. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara and his Nephrology fellowship at ISSSTE, one of Mexico’s national public health systems.
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As an internist, he looks at the whole picture: blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, and medications. As a nephrologist, he focuses on how all of these affect your kidneys. This matters because kidney disease often progresses without symptoms and is closely linked to diabetes and high blood pressure. Catching it early can slow it down and protect kidney function.
What conditions does he treat?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
A slow, progressive loss of kidney function, most often caused by diabetes or high blood pressure. Regular follow-up with a nephrologist helps slow it down and manage complications such as anemia or mineral imbalances.
Kidney failure
When the kidneys can no longer filter blood properly. It can happen suddenly (acute kidney injury) or develop over years (chronic). The first step is finding the cause and choosing the right treatment.
Kidney stones
Stones can cause sharp pain in the lower back or side. Heat and dehydration — common for visitors to a tropical climate — can make them more likely. Beyond treating the episode, he looks for why stones form so they don’t come back.
Abnormal urine tests
Blood in the urine, foamy urine (protein), or changes in how much you urinate can be early signs of kidney problems. A timely evaluation keeps damage from progressing unnoticed.
High blood pressure
High blood pressure damages the kidneys over time, and diseased kidneys raise blood pressure further. Blood pressure control is a core part of his care, especially when it is hard to keep under control.
Metabolic complications
Including diabetes-related kidney disease and imbalances in sodium, potassium and other minerals, which can affect the heart and muscles if left uncorrected.
