Dr. Tim Ruff
Surgeon
390 Maple Summit Dr Jerseyville IL, 62052About
Education and Training
CIMIS MD 2012
Drexel University College of Medicine 1998
HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 1998
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Cellulitis
- Goiter
- Sebaceous Cyst
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Surgery
Fellowships
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- Outdoors activities, jogging, skiing
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