Overview
Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH is the Director of General Cardiology in the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ruff graduated from Harvard University, earned his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and his masters of public health from the Harvard School of Public Health. Dr. Ruff completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Dr. Ruff is a Senior Investigator in the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group and serves the Director of the Genetics Core Laboratory and the Co-Chairman of the Clinical Events Committee. He has led a broad array of projects, ranging from investigator initiated studies of biomarkers and genetic variants to large clinical trials. Dr. Ruff has served on international clinical guideline committees and has been invited to give hundreds of lectures nationally and internationally. He has authored many scholarly articles, editorials, reviews, and book chapters that include the New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association, American Journal of Medicine, Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and Nature Reviews Cardiology.
Dr. Ruff is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Cardiac Ablation, and Angioplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 182 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1153 Centre Street, Suite 4G, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, Boston, MA 02115
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christian T. Ruff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christian T. Ruff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christian T. Ruff by calling their office at 857-858-6125. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christian T. Ruff a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christian T. Ruff is classified as an Elite expert for Atrial Fibrillation, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christian T. Ruff specialize in?
While Dr. Christian T. Ruff is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christian T. Ruff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christian T. Ruff has published 181 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Christian T. Ruff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christian T. Ruff accept my insurance?
Dr. Christian T. Ruff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 857-858-6125 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ruff isElite. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
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- AtherosclerosisDr. Ruff isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ruff isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Ruff isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Ruff isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
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- AnginaDr. Ruff isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
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- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Ruff isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.