4.7
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Robert Ruffner is a cardiovascular disease specialist with extensive training in internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. With 45 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Ruffner brings decades of expertise to his practice. He provides care in English to patients throughout the Pittsburgh area.
Dr. Ruffner is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and maintains practice locations across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including heart conditions that specifically affect women. Dr. Ruffner also addresses myocardial ischemia, which occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood flow. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Ruffner 4.7 …out of 5 stars on average.
Read More Read less Dr. Ruffner is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and maintains practice locations across Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including heart conditions that specifically affect women. Dr. Ruffner also addresses myocardial ischemia, which occurs when the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood flow. His expertise includes performing electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Ruffner 4.7 …out of 5 stars on average.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 31 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Robert John Ruffner has 7 locationsCardiovascular Associates
532 S Aiken Ave Ste 311Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Tel: (412) 621-1801
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Select Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh Upmc
200 Lothrop St Fl 8Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tel: (412) 586-9819
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| Dr. Robert John Ruffner, MD | Dr. Maxim Valeryevich Bocharov, MD | Dr. Michael Nee, MD | Dr. Thomas David Ward, MD |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Hospital Medicine | Anesthesiology | Nephrology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 45 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 46 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA | PITTSBURGH , PA | Latrobe , PA |
| Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: St Petersburg State Pediatric-Medical University | Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University | Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert John Ruffner
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert John Ruffner has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert John Ruffner has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Medical School
Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Robert Ruffner speak?
- Dr. Robert Ruffner speaks English.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Ruffner?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Robert Ruffner here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Robert Ruffner's office located?
- Dr. Robert Ruffner's office is located at 532 S Aiken Ave Ste 311, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Ruffner affiliated with?
- Dr. Robert Ruffner is affiliated with Upmc Mercy.
- Does Dr. Robert Ruffner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Robert Ruffner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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