Dr. Shaun Ruddy M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1250 E Marshall Street Internal Medicine Richmond VA, 23298About
Dr. Shaun Ruddy is a rheumatologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Ruddy specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Ruddy treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1961
Yale School of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
Allergy and ImmunologyAmerican Board of Allergy and ImmunologyABAI
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology
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