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Dr. John Ruffin, MD

Dr. John Ruffin, MD

Pediatrics*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Ruffin, MD is a pediatrician in Sarasota, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

1700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239

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Dr. Ruffin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruffin

3.7

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thank you Dr.Ruffin – Aug 18, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
May 13, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Bob – Sep 16, 2022
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About Me

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Dr. John Ruffin, MD is a pediatrician in Sarasota, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / KANSAS CITY CAMPUS in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice and Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
  • Pediatrics

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • University Of Missouri / Kansas City Campus

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota1700 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34239
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Practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice2600 Laurel Rd E Nokomis, FL 34275
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice

    2600 Laurel Rd E
    North Venice, FL 34275
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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