Dr. Roy Leland Ruff, MD

I wish I could put that even less than a star. Could care less about his patients. One person I love is no longer with me. Dr asked for test to be done and then doesn’t do anything with the results……

while dr. ruff is his own best spokesperson therein lies the problem - he is a terrible listener, barely asks questions and OVER RELIES on DATA (i.e. results of various tests). he is thorough in that he doesn't ignore any data, no matter how seemingly insignificant. however, when one dares to question or challenge his opinion his is quick to respond that he is a specialist - in, of course, many things. one wonders how anyone can be a MASTER of so much other than by being an EXPERT at none. will not renew MDVIP membership and will transfer to a person who can be both an excellent doctor and a more humanistic, humane one.

He was a jerk

Medical Group, now known as harvard vangard, Does in fact take medicare/medicaid..First off let me tell you Dr.Rough, ooops I mean Ruff,lives up to his name, good and bad, he is agressive in getting tests done, but also very "ruff" as far as delivering the results when you do get in to see, him. He doesn't have a very good beside manner, but does know his business well.

I had tried to switch to Dr. Ruff to be my PCP -- 3 month wait, but that was fine with me. But after 2 months, I had chest pains, had to go to the hospital. The released me 2 days later and said to get to my PCP and have him order a echo-cardiogram ASAP. I called Dr. Ruff's office and was never able to get further than his receptionist, who promised to relay everything too him. I then hand delivered my discharge notes and explained the importance of getting this done as soon as possible -- the EKGs at the hospital had indicated SOMETHING was wrong with my heart. After not hearing back from them for 2 days I placed a follow up call. 2 more days with no response. So essentially, you can conclude that Dr. Ruff thinks that it's perfectly ok for a patient with heart issues to delay tests.

Couldn't even get an appointment with this guy, my PCP, for less than three months out - EVEN IN AN EMERGENCY! Has a slew of malpractice suits against him, too. Do yourself a favor and find someone who gives a crap about his patients.

Dr. Ruff I am very happy that I choose this doctor he is very busy but is and excellant doctor. This medical group at 77 Herrick St. Beverly, Mass. has and excellant staff also they treat you as special person to every patient. I can't say effort about the care there.