Sarah Christine Ruff, MD

My interest in family medicine originated growing up in a rural, agricultural area where the town doctor knew everyone he cared for, including their families, not just as patients, but as neighbors and friends as well. This background, and my interest in environmental science, led to my curiosity about how people's environment affects their health. I value the importance of prevention and strive to educate and encourage patients to incorporate such measures into their daily life, in spite of the ever-increasingly busy and sometimes challenging lives we lead. Building relationships with families across generations from birth into the elder years is most satisfying to me. When I am not delivering babies or in clinic, I enjoy knitting, running with my dog and other outdoor activities, namely keeping up with my two energetic, fun-loving girls.

My ideal career is one that is interesting, challenging and enjoyable. Being a doctor is all of that, with the added benefit of helping people with their health needs and hopefully making a difference in their lives. I can’t think of another job that would be more rewarding for me. My approach to cardiology and patient care combines evidence-based medicine with the practical needs of each individual patient. While my focus for some patients is to prevent heart disease, for others it’s improving symptoms to keep them out of the hospital. I enjoy building relationships with my patients and seeing them through the maintenance of their ideal quality of life. My areas of clinical special interest include general cardiology with a focus on cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, cardiac computerized tomography (CT) and nuclear cardiology. Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife and two daughters. I also enjoy exercising, playing golf, spending time at the beach and watching Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) sports.

IVX Health is a national provider of high-quality infusion and injection therapy for those with complex chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis and others. Our infusion centers are located in the communities where our patients live and work and offer flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends. Patients relax in their own private suite, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, and comfortable chairs for guests. Our clinics are open by appointment only. We have flexible scheduling with morning, evening, and weekend availability. Our team will do our best to accommodate your desired time.