In 1981, Dr. Ruf was certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and since then has pursued an aggressive schedule of professional meetings and courses to maintain, as well as advance his knowledge and skills. He has spoken on various topics at local, regional and national meetings. He has undergone cosmetic surgery himself.
Teaching Residents in Surgery at Memorial Health University has been an ongoing part of Dr. Ruf's professional activities. He holds a Teaching appointment to the Mercer University Department of Surgery as Clinical Assistant Professor. Special interests include cosmetic procedures of the face and breasts, body contouring - including lifts and liposuction, laser work, hair transplantation, birth deformities - especially cleft lips and prominent ears, and finally, hand surgery.

Certifications & Professional Recognition

Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Academic Background

Undergraduate:

B.A. from Bellarmine College

Medical:

M.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Residency:

General Surgery Residency, University of Kansas
Plastic Surgery Residency at Charleston, South Carolina
One-year Fellowship in Cosmetic Surgery and Hand Surgery at Albany Medical Center in New York

Societies, Memberships, and Affiliations

Fellow of the American College Of Surgeons
Member of the American Society For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Co-founder, Savannah Plastic Surgery Associates
Past-President of the Georgia Medical Society (Chatham)
Medical Director of the Georgia Southeastern Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic since 1989

Academic Affiliations

Teaches Residents in Surgery at Memorial Health University
Holds teaching appointment to the Mercer University Department of Surgery as Clinical Assistant Professor