Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, MD
Internist
101 Waukegan Rd Suite 1200 Lake Bluff IL, 60044About
Specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Ivana Ruffolo, MD is one of the country's most highly rated doctors. She currently treats patients in Lake bluff, Illinois. Dr. Ruffolo is a graduate of The Chicago ...
Education and Training
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension), Metabolic Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Moles
- High Cholesterol
- Birthmark
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
Professional Memberships
- Member American Medical Association
- Member American College of Physicians
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Get to know Internist Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, who treats patients in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Dr. Ruffolo is a leading Internist currently serving patients at North Shore Medical Group located in Lake Bluff, Illinois. “Our Internal Medicine team at NorthShore provides comprehensive, long-term care for adolescents, adults and elderly patients. Our physicians are trained to manage both acute illnesses such as infections, respiratory conditions and musculoskeletal aches as well as more chronic and complex medical issues, including diabetes, heart problems, weight management, gastroenterology disorders and more” as stated on the practices’ website.
In 1995, Dr. Ruffolo attended the Chicago Medical School, where she earned her medical degree. From there, she attended Rush University Medical Center where she completed her internship in 1996 followed by her residency in 1998. Board-Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Ruffolo currently holds special expertise in Hypertension and Metabolic Diseases.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. As an internist, Dr. Ruffolo specializes in applying scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.
With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Ruffolo has treated thousands of patients. She is highly rated by patients in NorthShore University HealthSystem.
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