Dr. Richard Ruffin MD
Hospitalist
2900 LAMB CIR CHRISTIANSBURG VA, 24073About
Dr. Richard Ruffin is a hospitalist practicing in Salem, VA. Dr. Ruffin specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Ruffin manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Ruffin works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1995
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cellulitis
- Vascular Disease
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