Richard Ruffin MD

Richard Ruffin, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced training in hand surgery. He practices with Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Associates in Oklahoma City, providing comprehensive care for conditions affecting the upper extremity. Dr. Ruffin’s clinical interests include hand and elbow disorders, shoulder problems, and orthopedic sports medicine, with an emphasis on helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and safely return to work, sport, and daily activities. Dr. Ruffin earned his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed orthopaedic surgery residency training at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center. He further specialized through a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in Orthopaedic Surgery and holds subspecialty board certification in Surgery of the Hand. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ruffin has been listed as a physician owner of an orthopaedic ambulatory surgery center, reflecting involvement in efficient, patient-centered surgical care delivery.