Highlights
- Has Online Scheduling
Biography
Ann Ruffalo “Annie” is a Physician Assistant with experience in Internal Medicine and Urgent Care who is a transplant from the Midwest. She did her undergraduate work at Grinnell College in Grinnell, … Read more ›
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Definitely a great medical office! The staff doesn't treat you like you're just another patient, they care about you as if you are family. Everyone greets you with a smile. The new location is now closer and convenient for me. I'm Happy to have found Jivana Care when I moved up here! Dr. Ruffalo is helping me improve and ma…
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa College of Medicine | Medical Degree | Physician Assistant | 2010 |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | Certified Physician Assistant | Present |
Practice & Hospital Affiliations
- Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, Maryland - 20889
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Forms and Articles for Patients
Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Physician Assistant
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Ruffalo specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 7
Most Recent Review: 09/19/2019
Office & Staff Evaluation
Provider Evaluation
Review by
Kimberly S.
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September 19, 2019
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Jivana Care - 4927 Auburn Ave Suite 200
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- Average Wait Time 6 to 10 minutes
“great medical office”
Definitely a great medical office! The staff doesn't treat you like you're just another patient, they care about you as if you are family. Everyone greets you with a smile. The new location is now closer and convenient for me. I'm Happy to have found Jivana Care when I moved up here! Dr. Ruffalo is helping me improve and maintain good health. Can't have it any other way! - K. Scott
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Brooklyn C.
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June 24, 2019
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Jivana Care - 4927 Auburn Ave Suite 200
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- Average Wait Time Less than 5 minutes
“Felt listened to”
She is very knowledgeable about drug withdrawal and how to stay sober. She is also very kind.
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Anonymous
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June 22, 2019
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“Awesome experience”
I enjoy my visits with Ann, even though I may not like the information. I appreciate the time that she spends and the fact that she cares about my health. Thank you!
Review by
Heather C.
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March 22, 2019
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“5 star”
5 star
Review by
The M.
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September 19, 2019
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“customer friendly group”
Very nice and customer friendly-group of people. Easy to get to, easy to park. Finally finding a place that gives me the ability of self administer allergy shots has made all the difference and gotten me going on something I had been putting off for years.
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Anna P.
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June 22, 2019
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“Great provider & team!”
Everyone was wonderful and super nice! Great place!
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Kathleen L.
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March 22, 2019
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“ann rufalo”
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Drs Sarin & Indrisano LLC
10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 280Silver Spring, MD 20901
Jivana Care
4927 Auburn Ave Suite 200Bethesda, MD 20814
Practice Colleagues
Dana Johns, PA-C - Physician Assistant
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- Abdominal Aorta Scan
- Add/adhd
- Allergy Testing
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Carotid Duplex Scans
- Carotid+ Scan
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Diagnostics
- Echocardiogram
- HPV Vaccination
- Holter Monitoring
- Immigration Physicals
- Lab Testing & Blood Work
- Minor Injury
- Minor Injury Treatment
- Peripheral Arterial Exam
- Physical Exams
- Primary Care
- Routine Immunizations
- Sinus Infection
- Std Testing
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Suboxone Treatment
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Venous Duplex Scan
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Ann Elizabeth Ruffalo, PA accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
More info: We accept Credit Card and Cash.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
Please call the office to verify.
We accept Aetna, Cigna, Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield (all plans), United Healthcare, Tricare, First Health, Coventry, Humana, Multiplan, Cigna HealthSpring, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Amerigroup, Johns Hopkins EHP, Maryland Physicians Care, Medicaid of Maryland, University of Maryland Health Partners (formerly Riverside).
Comment - “ great medical office ”
Definitely a great medical office! The staff doesn't treat you like you're just another patient, they care about you as if you are family. Everyone greets you with a smile. The new location is now closer and convenient for me. I'm Happy to have found Jivana Care when I moved up here! Dr. Ruffalo is helping me improve and maintain good health. Can't have it any other way! - K. Scott