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Dr. Larider Ruffin, APRN, DNP

Dr. Larider Ruffin, APRN, DNP

Adult Nurse Practitioner
2030 New Rd, Linwood, NJ
Dr. Ruffin is the founder and chairman of RUFFIN MEDICAL GROUP A Holistic Housecall & family Practice. He serves as Chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Professor of Nursing at a local University. He held dual certifications as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Ruffin is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with a passion to eliminate smoking and vaping related health harzards. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing, and Tobacco Treatment Specialization from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington University. Dr. Ruffin’s research interest is focused in the areas of Diabetes, health coaching, smoking and vaping education and management. He published multiple peer-reviewed research articles and authored many chapter books. Dr. Ruffin serves as chair of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) committee on substance use disorders. He is frequently sought as a speaker on topics related to smoking and vaping, man’s health, diabetes management, etc. He is the content expert for NBNA on the above-mentioned topics. Dr. Ruffin’s clinical practice includes Primary Care, Family Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Hospital readmission reduction, Smoking Cessation, etc. He received several nominations and awards, including Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) in 2021, the 2019 Trailblazer Award from the NBNA, the 2018 Don Award from the Institute for Nursing, the Rutgers University School of Nursing 2017 Rising Star Alumnus Award, the Haiti Premiere Class 2017 Nursing Diversity Award, the America’s 2017 Best of Nursing Award, the NBNA 2016 Under 40 Award, the NBNA 2015 Emerging Leader Award, the 2014 NNJBNA Clinical Leadership Award and many more.
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About Dr. Larider Ruffin

Dr. Ruffin is the founder and chairman of RUFFIN MEDICAL GROUP A Holistic Housecall & family Practice. He serves as Chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Professor of Nursing at a local University. He held dual certifications as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Ruffin is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with a passion to eliminate smoking and vaping related health harzards. He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing, and Tobacco Treatment Specialization from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington University. Dr. Ruffin’s research interest is focused in the areas of Diabetes, health coaching, smoking and vaping education and management. He published multiple peer-reviewed research articles and authored many chapter books. Dr. Ruffin serves as chair of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) committee on substance use disorders. He is frequently sought as a speaker on topics related to smoking and vaping, man’s health, diabetes management, etc. He is the content expert for NBNA on the above-mentioned topics. Dr. Ruffin’s clinical practice includes Primary Care, Family Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Hospital readmission reduction, Smoking Cessation, etc. He received several nominations and awards, including Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) in 2021, the 2019 Trailblazer Award from the NBNA, the 2018 Don Award from the Institute for Nursing, the Rutgers University School of Nursing 2017 Rising Star Alumnus Award, the Haiti Premiere Class 2017 Nursing Diversity Award, the America’s 2017 Best of Nursing Award, the NBNA 2016 Under 40 Award, the NBNA 2015 Emerging Leader Award, the 2014 NNJBNA Clinical Leadership Award and many more.

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This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
High cholesterol
Anxiety disorders
Chronic diabetes
Emphysema (COPD)
Insomnia
Underactive thyroid
High cholesterol
Anxiety disorders
Chronic diabetes
Emphysema (COPD)

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Ruffin Medical Group
2030 New Rd, Linwood, NJ 08221
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Education and training

  • Wilmington University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
  • Rutgers University (Bachelor's)
  • Rutgers University, Master's in Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nursing

Awards and publications

  • Trailblazer Award (2019)
  • Don Award (2018)
  • Rising Star Alumnus Award (2017)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1861785099

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Dr. Larider Ruffin speaks English.

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