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.
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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
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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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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| Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine | Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | ||
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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
Completed their residency at University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPI Number
Dr. Ruffner's NPI number is 1871531632.
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