Overview
Melanie Ruffner is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Ruffner is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Pignata Guarino Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE PDP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3550 Market St Fl 3, Philadelphia,, PA 19104
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. Melanie Ruffner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Ruffner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie Ruffner by calling their office at 215-590-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melanie Ruffner a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie Ruffner is classified as an Elite expert for Esophagitis, 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. Melanie Ruffner specialize in?
While Dr. Melanie Ruffner is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Pignata Guarino Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Melanie Ruffner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melanie Ruffner has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie Ruffner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melanie Ruffner accept my insurance?
Dr. Melanie Ruffner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Avalon Health Care. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-590-1000 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
- Elite
- EsophagitisDr. Ruffner isElite. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Distinguished
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Ruffner isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Pignata Guarino SyndromeDr. Ruffner isAdvanced. Learn about Pignata Guarino Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Common Variable Immune DeficiencyDr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about Common Variable Immune Deficiency.
- EndoscopyDr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Food AllergyDr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HIV/AIDSDr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- Immune Defect due to Absence of ThymusDr. Ruffner isExperienced. Learn about Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus.