Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, MD, Internist
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Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, MD

Internist

5/5(42)
101 Waukegan Rd Suite 1200 Lake Bluff IL, 60044
Rating

5/5

About

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

FemaleEnglish

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 

Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, MD's Practice location

Practice At 101 Waukegan Rd Suite 1200

101 Waukegan Rd Suite 1200 -
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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New patients: 708-480-1616, 847-295-8500
Fax: 847-295-8501, 847-295-1339

1655 Tall Grass Ln -
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Patient Experience with Dr. RUFFOLO


5.0

Based on 42 reviews

Dr. Ivanan F. Ruffolo, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Internist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

Media Releases

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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801 S MILWAUKEE AVE LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048

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