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Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD

Psychiatry* Age 41
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Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD

Psychiatry* Age 41
Providence, RI
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Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD is a Psychiatrist in Providence, RI.

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Dr. Ruf graduated from University of Connecticut Health Center. Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD is a Psychiatrist in Providence, RI. Dr. Ruf currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The Miriam Hospital. Dr. Ruf has experience treating conditions like Panic Disorder among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruf received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Ruf's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ruf is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Panic Disorder
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Anxiety
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Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Conversion Disorder
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Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Personality Disorders
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Somatoform Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

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Locations

  1. 1 Miriam Hospital
    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 793-4300
  2. 2 Butler Hospital
    345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 455-6375
  3. 3 Office
    140 Summit Ave Ste 2B, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 793-4300
  4. 4 Rhode Island Hospital
    593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 444-3534
  5. 5 Office
    164 Summit Ave Ste 2B, Providence, RI 02906
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 793-4301

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Jan 30, 2023
Excellent. She was the first Doctor to diagnose me correctly in 50 years. I see her at Miriam out patient. I would recommend Dr. Ruff to anyone.
— Jan 30, 2023
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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  • University of Connecticut Health Center
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  • Psychiatry
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Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Barbara Ruf, MD holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI