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Dr. Richard Ruffin, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
4.4 (33)
Map Pin Small Oklahoma City, OK
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Ruffin, MD

Dr. Richard Ruffin, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Specialist in Oklahoma City, OK. They specialize in Orthopedic Hand Surgery, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Hand Surgery. They graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City. Patients rated Dr. Ruffin an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Ruffin works at Practice in Oklahoma City, OK with other offices in Edmond, OK. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ruffin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    William J Perkins MD PC
    3301 NW 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 947-5610
  2. 2
    Mercy Imaging Services - Edmond I-35
    2017 W I 35 Frontage Rd Ste 160, Edmond, OK 73013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 757-3660
  3. 3
    Mercy Clinic Plastic Surgery - Edmond I-35
    2017 W I 35 Frontage Rd Ste 250, Edmond, OK 73013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (405) 947-0911

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  • Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1750477568
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kleinert Institute
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Iowa University Hospital & Clin
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    Medical Education
    • University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Notre Dame
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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