What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.91
Average wait time
4.31
Bedside manner
4.92
“Very friendly staff and great attention from doctors, was recommended to them by my sister and would recommend them to anyone!”
Sofia G.March 6, 2025
“Dr. Barreras was very attentive and patient with me. The office staff was very polite and knowledgeable. ”
Isabel P.July 8, 2024
About Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera
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Dr. Ruben Barrera is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist, trained in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. He cares for women of all ages and health concerns, with a particular focus on abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids and pelvic floor disorders. He believes in treating women with compassionate, comprehensive care and helps connect them to accessible healthcare options when necessary, to ensure a warm and seamless experience at his office.
Dr. Barrera earned his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Facultad de Medicina, Mexico. He completed his residency at Bronx Care Health System, Bronx, NY. He subsequently completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at the same institution, when he earned the Recognition of Excellence Award in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery by the American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery. He has been published in various medical journals.
Dr. Barrera is fluent in English and Spanish and has a basic understanding of French and Portuguese.
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Other popular visit reasons
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Infertility Consultation
Menstrual Cramp(s)
Weight Loss Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis
General Consultation
Office location
Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí Facultad de Medicina
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, BronxCare Health System (Internship)
Awards and publications
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Basic Urgencies Technician Certification
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
- Barrera-Vera RI, Chiu K, Cohen P, Chernyak V, Nevadunsky NS (2016) Robotic Assisted Repair of Bilateral Fallopian Tube Prolapse after Vaginal Hysterectomy. Obstet Gynocol Cases Rev 3:072
- Miller E., Fu Y., Bartera-Vera R., Goldberg G., Karabakhtsian R.G. Uterine Sarcoma with Ambiguous Histomorphology: A Case Report. Gynecologic Oncology Reports. 2017 May, 20:30-33.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Catalan
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1548610611
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.31
Bedside manner
4.92
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The office was a bit lackluster but the Doctor exceeded expectations. He listen and took into account what I was saying.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Highly recommend Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera to anyone and everyone. Truly the best ob/gyn experience I have had in years.
April 19, 2023Initials hidden
Dr. Barreras was very attentive and patient with me. The office staff was very polite and knowledgeable.
July 8, 2024Isabel P.Verified patient
Dr. Ruben and his staff are very friendly , knowledgeable and professional. I'm happy to have found my OBGYN! ???
September 14, 2022Sade M.Verified patient
The staff was very helpful!! Dr. Barrera was very nice and addressed all of my questions and concerns.
More than 1 year agoSD
My experience was great. Very help and informative. Answered all my questions with no rush.
February 20, 2023Jathiyah G.Verified patient
Excellent Dr , he takes the time to address all my concerns.
October 18, 2024Valentina M.Verified patient
absolutely nice experience! I look forward him to be my OB GYN when I'm pregnant!
August 10, 2022Tiange W.Verified patient
good service, helpful staff. very competent doctor. I definitely recommend!
June 26, 2023Kateryna C.Verified patient
Doctor has great bedside manner. very calm, friendly and informative.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Barrera and staff are very professional and put me at ease.
March 6, 2023Initials hidden
Friendly staff. Very polite, doctor listened and explained well.
November 7, 2022Initials hidden
The staff and doctor treated me very well. I will go back again.
More than 1 year agoVM
I had a good experience. Really recommend this place.
June 21, 2023Ana V.Verified patient
Very friendly staff and great attention from doctors, was recommended to them by my sister and would recommend them to anyone!
March 6, 2025Sofia G.Verified patient
I needed a new obgyn in the area since I just moved. The whole experience was very comfortable. They asked me questions and made me feel heard. The location was also just a 5 minute drive from my place, which is super convenient
March 29, 2024Melanie T.Verified patient
This is my new forever ob/gyn everyone was super friendly and nice and very helpful! I didn’t wait long and the doctor listened to me and talked to me made sure I felt comfortable . Super professional staff thank you for the great experience!
January 17, 2024Rosemary V.Verified patient
The doctor and his office staff went from a to B in customer service. The reception area in the medical assistant was helpful to my questions and answers accordingly with a smile.. the doctor answered all my questions and a sister name on any solution to any problems I had with a smile. He advised me ahead of time what the procedure is being done and why. Thank you so much.
July 5, 2023Nareman A.Verified patient
This was my first time with Doctor Ruben Barrera, and I can’t be more happy to find him. I was a little bit nervous (as always I go to this appointments lol) but he was so attentive, listened my concerns with attention and he had a great attitude, I ended up feeling very comfortable and definitely it’s gonna be my place. Also the staff was very nice, and the office and rooms are clean, big and organized. Highly recommended!
June 15, 2023Sonia A.Verified patient
"Dr. Barrera and his staff are super nice and caring. Dr. Barrera answered all my questions and helped me not feel anxious about what was going on. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything so you can understand it. I would definitely Dr. Barrera."
May 25, 2023Luseny P.Verified patient
Excellent staff, very professional and pleasant. The paperwork was not much and straightforward.
To describe Dr. Vera in one word, Outstanding!!!
Excellent care and attention from the minute he walked in. He’s very knowledgeable, compassionate, polite and very professional. I’m truly impressed. One of the best doc?tors I’ve seen thus far.
The office is very clean and inviting and I am extremely please with my visit, it was definitely worth it .
May 17, 2023Eliana V.Verified patient
Doctor was really great and made me feel really comfortable despite it being the first time seeing him. The wait was very long. I ended up waiting for a bit over an hour. I almost left because I had to get back to work. Next time I’ll try to book the first appointment to avoid this.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Barrera is one of the kindest doctors I've ever met. From the moment he walked into the room I knew he had amazing bedside manner -- he shook my hand and introduced himself, asked me how I'm doing, and was ready to listen to my concerns. In this fast-paced and hectic world, a doctor's visit can feel equally if not more rushed and demanding but I did not feel this at all with Dr. Barrera or any of his staff. He and the medical assistant were very attentive to my concerns and needs. Receptionist at the front was very warm too! Highly recommend this office to others.
April 17, 2023Pearl P.Verified patient
Finally found a nearby, clean, professional GYN
February 28, 2023Kersty B.Verified patient
Today I felt very comfortable and secure talking with DR Ruben Barrera. He is very professional and a very good listener. Thanks Dr Barrera.
February 14, 2023Angie Vanessa C.Verified patient
The doctor addressed all my questions and concerns. He went above and beyond to review the records I shared. I would highly recommend.
January 17, 2023Jessica B.Verified patient
The doctor is very friendly and listens to you attentively. I felt very comfortable. The receptionist is very friendly and the office is very clean.
October 11, 2022Yaneli P.Verified patient
Omg what a wonderful doctor. I’m so happy to have found him. Very friendly, caring and professional. Staff was wonderful. You felt comfortable and at ease. Very happy with my visit.
September 15, 2022Nadya Z.Verified patient
This was my first time meeting Dr. Vera and ladies, you know that going to a new OB-GYN is not always the most fun experience but Dr. Vera was great! I would highly recommend him to friends and family. I have been to other OB-GYN's and he was probably the first and only one that didn't seem to be rushing through my visit and took the time to listen to my concerns and share knowledgeable information and suggestions. I greatly appreciated his respectfulness, patience, and thorough communication. After just this 1 visit, I can tell that I will be a content patient continuing to see Dr. Vera for any medical concerns I may have. I am glad I finally found a doctor that is caring, attentive, non judgmental, and best of all not in a rush. The other staff members that I met at the office were also kind and pleasant. Thank you all!
August 17, 2022Jocelyn L.Verified patient
Very pleasant experience, highly recommended.
August 16, 2022Ivana S.Verified patient
The staff & Dr. were kind and very professional. I would definitely reccommend him to my family & friends. He was extremely thorough & explained everything, very detailed.
More than 1 year agoLR
Pleasant and friendly doctor
More than 1 year agoLD
Good doctor and staff.
More than 1 year agoDM
Pleasant and friendly doctor & staff.
More than 1 year agoEA
This was my first time visiting Dr. Barrera. I'm very glad I did. He took the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions. I've found my new gynecologist. I've already recommended him to several of my family members.
More than 1 year agoMC
My visit was awesome! The doctor made me feel super comfortable and answered all my questions. The staff was also very friendly, I would definately recommend to family and friends.
More than 1 year agoVG
Excellent patient care, Dr. Barrera was very kind and friendly, but professional, the office is very nice, the staff was lovely
More than 1 year agoAH
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Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera works with Excelcare OBGYN Cliffside Park.
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Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera has 2 office locations in Cliffside Park, view full addresses on Dr. Barrera Vera's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera?
Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, General Consultation, Infertility Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera speak?
Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera speaks English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan.
How do patients rate Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera in reviews?
128 patients have reviewed Dr. Ruben Barrera Vera. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.91/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.31/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.