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Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 57
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Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 57
Christiansburg, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Christiansburg, VA.

About

Dr. Ruffin graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Allegeny General Hospital.Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Christiansburg, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Ruffin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruffin has experience treating conditions like Hypokalemia, Respiratory Failure and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Ruffin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruffin is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Cachexia
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Cardiomyopathy
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epilepsy
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Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gout
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Ulcer
Stroke
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Alkalosis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Angioedema
Ankle Fracture
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bursitis
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Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cellulitis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Cranial Trauma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Embolism
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Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Goiter
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypoglycemia
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Kidney Infection
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Osteoarthritis
Osteopenia
Overactive Bladder
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoidosis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroiditis
Tinnitus
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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  • BCBS PPO
  • Super Blue Plus POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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    BluePreferred PPO
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    Choice Plus POS
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    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
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  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
    2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA 24073
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 731-2000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
    1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24014
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 981-7000

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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Allegheny General Hospital
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Allegeny General Hospital
    2000
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruffin's profile.

Dr. Ruffin frequently treats the following conditions: Hypokalemia, Respiratory Failure and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD is affiliated with Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

    2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA