Dr. Christopher T Ruskey MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
1400 E Boulder St Colorado Springs CO, 80909About
Dr. Christopher Ruskey is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Ruskey provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Ruskey works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1992
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine- 2001
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