Dr. James E Ruf MD
Orthopedist
203 Se Park Plaza Drive Mill Plain One Medic Vancouver WA, 98684About
Dr. James Ruf is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Hillsboro, OR. Dr. Ruf specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Ruf tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1997
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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