Overview
Deborah Ruark is a General Surgeon in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Ruark is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Ruark is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
1 Clinical Trials
Taubman Center
John Stoffel is a General Surgeon and a Urologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Stoffel is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bladder, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.
Taubman Center
Dana A. Telem, MD, MPH, is the Section Head of General Surgery, the Associate Chair for Quality and Patient Safety, and the Lazar J. Greenfield Professor of Surgery. Dr. Telem completed her surgical training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York and her fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Telem also completed a Master’s in Public Health in the Executive Master’s of Healthcare Management program at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.She serves on the editorial boards of Annals of Surgery and Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, is a Subject Editor for Surgical Endoscopy and a Section Editor for Hernia. Her research and commentaries have been published in several prominent journals such as the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Annals of Surgery. She serves on the SAGES and Foundation for Surgical Fellowships Board of Governors, and holds key leadership positions across several organizations and societies focused on quality and patient safety, as well as diversity and inclusion.Clinical Specialization:Her clinical practice is devoted to minimally invasive therapies focused on hernia, benign diseases of the esophagus and morbid obesity. Dr. Telem is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Henry Ford Hospital
Oliver Varban is a General Surgeon in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Varban is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deborah S. Ruark
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deborah S. Ruark?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deborah S. Ruark by calling their office at 248-421-5076. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deborah S. Ruark a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deborah S. Ruark is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Deborah S. Ruark specialize in?
While Dr. Deborah S. Ruark is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Deborah S. Ruark accept my insurance?
Dr. Deborah S. Ruark accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Priority Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 248-421-5076 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Breast CancerDr. Ruark isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Ruark isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ruark isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Ruark isAdvanced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Experienced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast InfectionDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- FibroadenomaDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
- GalactocoeleDr. Ruark isExperienced. Learn about Galactocoele.

