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Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD
Hospital Medicine* Age 59
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Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 59
Christiansburg, VA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Christiansburg, VA.
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About Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD

Dr. Ruffin graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine; Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in Christiansburg, VA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Ruffin currently practices at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and is affiliated with Carilion New River Valley Medical Center and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruffin has experience treating conditions like Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Hypokalemia 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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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Hypokalemia
Respiratory Failure
Malnutrition
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Tobacco Use Disorder
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcohol Withdrawal
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypoxemia
Bacterial Sepsis
Dehydration
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Anxiety
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Pneumonia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypotension
Dyslipidemia
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Acute Kidney Failure
Acidosis
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Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Fibromyalgia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Chronic Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Pelvic Abscess
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Bleeding Disorders
Emphysema
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cachexia
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Hyperlipidemia
Arthritis
Sciatica
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Hyperkalemia
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Atrial Fibrillation
Bladder Infection
Alkalosis
Asthma
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Intestinal Obstruction
Atherosclerosis
Gout
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Heart Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Arrhythmias
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Adult Failure to Thrive
Osteoarthritis
Headache
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Epilepsy
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Skin Ulcer
Gastritis
Constipation
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Pulmonary Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Dysphagia
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Cardiomyopathy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Nausea
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Cerebral Edema
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Gallstones
Migraine
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Acute Kidney Infection
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Kidney Infection
Sinus Tachycardia
Joint Pain
Hepatitis C
Carotid Artery Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Stroke
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dizziness
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Angioedema
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Flutter
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bell's Palsy
Bladder Atony
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Aneurysm
Broken Neck
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cellulitis
Cerebral Embolism
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Concussion
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Cranial Trauma
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Embolism
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Endocarditis
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Gastric Ulcer
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Humerus Fracture
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Menstrual Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nosebleed
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rhabdomyolysis
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Throat Pain
Thyroiditis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Puncture Aspiration
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Vantage HMO
  • HealthBlue PPO
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • KeyCare PPO
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
    Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
  • Blue Preferred PPO
    Blue Choice Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO

Where Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
    2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA 24073
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (540) 731-2000
  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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FAQs About Dr. Ruffin's Practice

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Dr. Ruffin frequently treats the following conditions: Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Hypokalemia. 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.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Internal Medicine; Allegheny Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Richard E Ruffin, MD Practices

  • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

    2900 Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA

  • Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

    1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke, VA

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