Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota
1700 S Tamiami Trl, 
Sarasota, FL 

Overview

John Ruffin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Freedom Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota
1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239

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. John Ruffin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Ruffin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. John Ruffin by calling their office at 941-917-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. John Ruffin a top-rated expert for Viral Gastroenteritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Ruffin is classified as an Experienced expert for Viral Gastroenteritis, 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. John Ruffin specialize in?

While Dr. John Ruffin is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Viral Gastroenteritis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. John Ruffin participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Ruffin has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Viral Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. John Ruffin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Ruffin accept my insurance?

Dr. John Ruffin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 941-917-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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