Dr. Richard A Ruffin M.D.
Hand Surgeon | Hand Surgery
3301 Nw 50th St Oklahoma City OK, 73112About
Dr. Richard Ruffin is a hand surgeon practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Ruffin specializes in caring for hand, wrist and forearm problems without the option of surgery unless necessary. Many hand surgeons are also experts in diagnosing and caring for shoulder and elbow problems and tend to suggest non-surgical treatments such as hand therapy or physical therapy.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1985
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- Surgery of the Hand
Provider Details
Treatments
- Trigger Finger
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Tennis Elbow
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