Dr. Elias Ruiloba, MD

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Address

20950 North Tatum Boulevard Suite 380 Phoenix, AZ 85050

Phone

801-882-2237

Hours

• Monday: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM
• Tuesday: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM
• Wednesday: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM
• Thursday: 7:40 AM – 4:20 PM
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed

Insurances Accepted

Aetna
AHCCCS
AmeriBen
Champ VA
Carelon
Cigna
ComPsych
Contigo Health
DMBA
Devoted Health
EMI Health
The Holman Group
Humana
Magellan Health
Medicare
Meritain Health
Optum
Tricare
TriWest CCN
United Healthcare
University Health Plans
Uprise Health

Dr. Elias Ruiloba, MD

Psychiatrist

About Andrew Nichols, NP

Andrew Nichols, NP has over 10 years of healthcare experience spanning both military and civilian nursing. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Andrew brings a sense of community to everything he does, and that same grounded, personal care carries into every patient interaction at Serenity.

Education and Background

Andrew earned his advanced practice degree from Texas State University and pursued specialized training in psychiatric mental health care. He served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, working as a Critical Care and En Route Care Nurse at Naval Hospital Okinawa and with the 3d Medical Battalion.
He joined Serenity drawn by the practice’s commitment to interventional treatments, including TMS and ketamine therapy, that go beyond conventional options to offer patients real, evidence-based paths forward.

Care Philosophy

Andrew approaches each session by staying present and grounded during even the most difficult moments. He meets every patient with understanding rather than judgment, and with care that is guided by clarity, honesty, and a genuine belief that treatment works best as a collaborative process.

What to Expect

In your first visit, Andrew will take time to understand what has been going on and what matters most to you before anything else. From there, you will build a plan together, one that feels manageable and effective. He listens closely and makes sure nothing important gets missed.

Personal Interests

When Andrew is not with patients, you will likely find him at the gym, reading a book, or practicing mindfulness. His greatest joy, though, is time with his kids, including volunteering at their school where he leads science experiments and happily takes on lunchtime duty.

About Dr. Elias Ruiloba, MD

Dr. Elias Ruiloba, MD, is a psychiatrist with over 35 years of experience. At Serenity Mental Health Centers in the Desert Ridge neighborhood of Phoenix, Arizona, he continually implements the latest psychiatric treatment strategies in individualized care plans for adult patients.

In 1985, Dr. Ruiloba graduated with his medical degree from the University of Montemorelos School of Medicine in Montemorelos, Mexico. He then completed his psychiatry residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Ruiloba consistently receives positive feedback from his patients. At Serenity Mental Health Centers, he frequently performs psychiatric evaluations and can diagnose and treat a range of conditions, including anxiety disorders, dementia, and Wilson-Turner syndrome.

He uses evidence-based therapies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and ketamine therapy as well as more traditional approaches like medication management.

When he’s not at work evaluating or treating patients from all backgrounds, Dr. Ruiloba enjoys spending time with his wife, Alfa, and their dog, Monet. The family enjoys traveling and going on walks together. Dr. Ruiloba is thrilled to welcome new and returning patients to Serenity Mental Health Centers.