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Dr. James Ruffer, MD

Radiation Oncology* Age 61
Dr. James Ruffer, MD
5.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. James Ruffer, MD is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. James Ruffer, MD
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Dr. James Ruffer, MD

Radiation Oncology* Age 61
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Ruffer, MD is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Ruffer graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989 and completed a residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. James Ruffer, MD is a Radiation Oncologist in Chicago, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Ruffer currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. Dr. Ruffer has experience treating conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Brain Cancer and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruffer received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Ruffer's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ruffer is board certified in Radiation Oncology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bone Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Gynecologic Cancer
Hodgkin's Disease
Kaposi Sarcoma of Skin
Labia Majora Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Nose Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Peritoneal Cancer
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spinal Cord Tumor
Testicular Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Cardiac SPECT Imaging
PET-CT Scan
Ultrasound Guided Procedures

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Advocate Illinois Masonic Outpatient Center for Advanced Care
    900 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60657
  2. 2 Advocate Condell Medical Center
    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
  3. 3 Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center
    4455 Weaver Pkwy, Warrenville, IL 60555
    Monday
    08:00 - 22:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 22:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 22:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 22:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 22:00
  4. 4 Advocate Cancer Institute at Good Shepherd Hospital
    27750 W Il Route 22 Ste G50, Barrington, IL 60010
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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Mar 06, 2016
Dr. Ruffer has what we used to call bedside manner. He's easy to talk to and HE LISTENS. In addition to being an excellent physician, he exhibits a level of interest in his patients that is rare nowadays. I would recommend him to anyone.
Margaret Carmichael in East Dundee, IL — Mar 06, 2016
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Specialties*
Radiation Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Radiation Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    1993
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Ruffer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruffer's profile.

Dr. Ruffer frequently treats the following conditions: Anal and Rectal Cancer, Brain Cancer and Breast Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Ruffer, MD is affiliated with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. James Ruffer, MD holds board certification in Radiation Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Advocate Condell Medical Center

    801 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL