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Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD
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Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Durham, NC.
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Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD

Family Medicine* Age 45
Durham, NC
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Durham, NC.

About

Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Durham, NC and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at University North Carolina.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital. At present, Dr. Ruff received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruff also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ruff is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Heart Disease
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Newborn Jaundice
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
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Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Colposcopy
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Endometrial Biopsy
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Mole Removal
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prenatal Care and Counseling
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Biopsy
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Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
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Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Well Baby Care
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Complete Chiropractic Sports and Wellness
    7011 Fayetteville Rd, Durham, NC 27713
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 361-2644
  2. 2 Office
    5317 Highgate Dr Ste 117, Durham, NC 27713
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (919) 361-2644
  3. 3 Unc Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (984) 974-1000
  4. 4 Uncpn Unc Urgent Care At Carolina Pointe II
    6013 Farrington Rd Ste 101, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (984) 974-7010

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4.3
Based on 9 Reviews
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Jun 14, 2019
Dr Ruff is a genuinely caring and considerate Physician who can chime in with humor at the appropriate time and make you feel at ease. I trust her decisions she views her patient as a whole person body mind and spirit.
— Jun 14, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University North Carolina
    2008
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruff's profile.

Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sarah Ruff, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC