Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18+
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Ruby Saliha Ali
Professional Statement
I really like to help people. I know it's a cliché, but that's what inspired me to get into medicine. Knowing that you can save someone's life, heal them or ease their pain is why I go to work each day.
I'm a general neurologist and care for patients age 18 and older. Some of the conditions I treat include stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, memory loss, headaches, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders and multiple sclerosis. I have a special interest in caring for patients with refractory epilepsy and dementia.
My patients describe me as someone who is caring and compassionate. I want to listen to their stories and answer any questions or concerns they might have. What brings me the most joy is when I'm able to help a patient and they are happy with the care they received.
The brain is fascinating to me. There's no other organ in the body like it. The brain defines who you are as a person. As a neurologist, I have to be able to deal with uncertainty. Not everything is black and white. For example, one patient could suffer from a small stroke and have a lot of symptoms; but another patient could suffer from a similar stroke and recover quickly. Every person is unique.
When I'm not at work, I enjoy traveling, meeting new people and spending time with my children.
In addition to English, Dr. Ali is fluent in Hindi, Urdu, Spanish and Arabic.
Physician Practice Organization
NorthBay Health
Northbay Health Patient Stories
Mayo Clinic Partnership
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Neurology
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Locations
- NorthBay Healthcare Group Neurology: Vacaville
- 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite 100A, Vacaville, CA 95687
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- phone: 707-646-4370
Clinical Interests
Alzheimer's, Chronic Migraines, Epilepsy, Headaches, Meningitis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, StrokeExpertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of CA Davis Medical Center - GME pre 1975, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2010
- Residency: University of CA Davis Medical Center - Neurosurgery GME, Neurology, 2009
- Internship: University of CA Davis Medical Center - Psychiatry/Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2006
- Medical Education: UMDNJ - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL - CAMDEN, 2005
Board Certifications
- Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2011
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2009
Insurance
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
- Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
- CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)
- CHAMPVA
- Compass Rose Plan
- Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Covered California: Blue Shield HMO
- Covered California: Western Health Advantage
- FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- GEHA PPO Plans
- Health Smart POS
- Health Smart PPO
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
- TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Focus (HMO-POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
- Western Health Advantage
- Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
203 ratings, 0 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.