Coal Country Community Health Center is pleased to welcome Ann Ruffo, DO, to our Hazen Clinic. She will also be providing care in the emergency room at Sakakawea Medical Center.
Dr. Ruffo completed her undergraduate studies at the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY and then attended the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific-Northwest where she received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree. Dr. Ruffo completed her internship and family medicine residency at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 2012-2013 she received a Bronze Star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
Dr. Ruffo enjoys cross country skiing, hobby farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with her children.
Call (701) 873-4445 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruffo!
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