Ruth Wintz, MD

Ruth Wintz, MD

Nephrology
Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available

About Dr. Ruth Wintz

Dr. Wintz graduated from the University of Texas, then attended Baylor College of Medicine. She did her internship and residency, as well as her renal fellowship at the University of California at Los Angeles. She is the recipient of the Coleman Caplowitz award for outstanding performance while at Baylor, and graduated both college and medical school with top honors. She has been named one of Americas Top Physicians by the Consumer Research Counsel and is listed among Houston's Top Doctors (H Texas Magazine). 

Dr. Ruth Wintz has an academic appointment. Learn more about their research interests.

Clinical Interests

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Diabetic Kidney Disease

Dialysis

Hypertenstion

Kidney Related Diseases

Kidney Stones

Kidney Transplant Patients

Vascular Access Intervention and Management

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Beech Street PPO
  • Blue Choice POS
  • Blue Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO
  • Cigna Allegiance
  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
  • Cigna Great West
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Community Health Choice Medicaid Star
  • Fiesta Groceries-Emp Direct
  • First Health PPO
  • Galaxy Health Network PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • HMO Blue
  • Humana HMO / EPO
  • Humana POS & Preferred POS
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid Evercare Star+ HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicus International
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN)
  • PacificCare HMO
  • PHCS PPO
  • Providers Network of Amer PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • USA Managed Care PPO
  • Wellpoint STAR+PLUS MCD
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Board Certification
  • Nephrology
  • Internal Medicine
Medical School
  • Baylor College of Medicine-Houston, TX | 1997
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
Center Memberships
  • Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Academic Appointments
  • Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Academic Institute
  • Houston Methodist
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Languages

  • English
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

FAQ

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Ruth Wintz?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 713.795.5511 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Ruth Wintz accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Ruth Wintz accepts.
Where is Dr. Ruth Wintz office located?
What languages does Dr. Ruth Wintz speak?
Dr. Ruth Wintz, or the office, speaks English.
What are Dr. Ruth Wintz's specialties?
Dr. Ruth Wintz is a specialist in Nephrology.