Provider Profile: Dr. Michael Ruff
What is your clinical specialty?
Family Medicine
Where did you go to school?
Medical College of Ohio (Toledo)
What brought you to Premier Health?
I am from the Dayton area and chose to do my training at Good Samaritan in Dayton. After training I knew the hospital system and people so well that I wanted to be a part of the team.
Why did you choose medicine as a career?
The science of medicine was my initial attraction to the field. The challenges of helping people meet their health care goals keeps the fire burning.
Who are the people who influenced and/or mentored you?
My mother and oldest brother were a huge influence and support for me going into medicine. Dr. Dan Schoulties was a major mentor in family medicine for me.
What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I love writing… I may finish a novel in my retirement.
Where is your hometown?
Clayton, Ohio is where I grew up.
What, if any, sports team(s) do you cheer for?
Browns, Blue Jackets, UD Flyers basketball, and the Columbus Crew
What is the last book you read?
Exhalation: Stories by Ted Chiang
What is your favorite song in your playlist?
“Heat Waves”… by Glass Animals (because my daughter currently loves it)
What is your favorite food?
Pizza
What is your favorite hobby?
Golf
What is your favorite animal, and why?
Siamese cats because they are so vocal and playful
Where is your favorite vacation spot, and why?
Turks and Caicos, most beautiful beaches and blue water
Describe something (a thing, person, place, experience, etc.) for which you are especially thankful:
I am most thankful for my wife and children. They are awesome! I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family!
Pick a side
iPhone or Android
Android
Early bird or night owl
Early bird
Beach bum or mountain hiker?
Beach, but definitely no bum. I love water sports and activities.
Dress shoes or tennis shoes?
Tennis shoes
Paperback or e-reader?
Paperback
Coffee or tea?
Coffee
Cooking or baking?
Cooking, but neither if I can get away with it.
Sweet or salty?
Salty
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