Christian T Ruff, MD, MPH

Patient Feedback

4.987097 average rating from 62 reviews

• Open, clear, engaged, patient. Teaching what he did, explained observations and findings

  2026-08-03

• I personally have never had a bad time

  2026-07-28

• Great

  2026-06-22

• Very good experience.

  2026-06-22

• Dr. Ruff is extremely concerned about my care. And he always gives me all the attention needed. He is an exceptional example of how a physician should treat patients.

  2026-06-04

• This was my first visit with this doctor, and I found him to be very caring. He listened attentively to what I said and explained everything in a way I could easily understand.

  2026-05-20

• Dr Ruff is a great doctor and I am lucky to have him

  2026-04-19

• Excellent clinician, very thorough, knowledgeable, would highly recommend.

  2026-04-16

• Knowledgable and relatable.

  2026-04-13

• Dr. Ruff is an excellent cardiologist and I feel well cared for.

  2026-03-18

• Excellent Dr Re Viewed my heart charts and gave me a good bill of health

  2026-03-18

• I was thrilled, surprised how soon I got an appointment

  2026-03-16

• Dr. Ruff is an excellent doctor and the Brigham is fortunate to have him.

  2026-03-11

• Doctor Ruff was excellent. He listened to me and I could tell he understood my anxiety and what I was concerned about. He was very thorough in every aspect of it. I feel very comfortable speaking to him and he made me feel at ease five star Doctor.

  2026-03-09

• Dr. Ruff is an outstandingly cardiologist! He takes his time to explain the rational behind the meds he prescribed. He answers my questions about lifestyle adjustments I may ask about. He also looks to potential future treatment programs that may be appropriate in my case. I can't say enough about the expert care Dr. Ruff provides to me. He receives my highest recommendation.

  2026-03-09

• Great experience

  2026-02-16

• Dr. Ruff is great!

  2026-02-04

• Excellent listener. He knew allot of my medical history and personal information.

  2026-02-02

• Patient, confident, with great, understandable communication skills

  2026-01-29

• Dr. Ruff was a good listener, he understood my medical issues and provided practical guidance on how to manage my heart disease. I was grateful for his discussion of ablation therapy as well as his assessment of the use of eliquis verses watchman procedure in managing AF. I was also encouraged to stay compliant with my diet and exercise regime as he explained the benefits of reducing my risk of plaque formation by medication, diet and exercise.

  2025-12-07

• Good people...helpful and patience....answered all my questions....

  2025-11-30

• Nothing to add. Dr Ruff is the model of what a physician should be.

  2025-11-30

• Dr. Ruff is very caring and professional and takes time with his patients.

  2025-11-20

• He was knowledgable, understanding and explained everything to me clearly and understood my concerns and gave me solutions

  2025-11-17

• Dr Ruff is an outstanding professional and I trust his medical judgement, recommendations I regard to my medications, over all health and lifestyle adjustments if any. He explains everything in terms that I can understand and is always calm in his presentation of lab and scanned results. His dedication to research and education in his field is exemplary. I would recommend his to both family and friends if they were need of a cardiologist.

  2025-10-29

• Dr. Ruff has been my Cardiologist since 2011 when I had a sudden heart attack. In 2021 he ordered a specific echocardiography that included part pet scan. [redacted] I am alive today, 4 1/2 years later with a grim diagnosis thanks to Dr. Ruff's decision to do this specialized test to evaluate my heart. He responds to messages and calls promptly and allays my fears. He is highly intelligent and very thorough with his exams and any tests he requests. A brilliant cardiologist who I am very fortunate to have caring for me.

  2025-11-05

• Dr Ruff knew my case well since this was the first time I saw him. He listened to my concerns and put me at ease about my health. Dr Ruff is compassionate and understanding. He is a wonderful physician.

  2025-10-28

• I had a good experience with the overall exam itself and the providers. The only problem that I had was when I was making the appointment, it was hard to hear the person booking the appointment, no matter how high the volume was on my phone.

  2025-10-16

• The entire team at the cardiovascular clinic is friendly and efficient. Patients are promptly checked-in a welcoming atmosphere. Dr. Ruff has a great bedside manner and listened attentively, and answered all my questions. I genuinely felt heard and cared for during my visit. BWH is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable, compassionate, and empathic doctor on its staff.

  2025-10-13

• Dr. Ruff was kind, compassionate, very clear, and knowledgable. He explained my condition in a way that I could understand and I left with a clear understanding of what was going on.

  2025-10-02

• Dr Ruff is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever seen. He is so knowledgeable and listens and explains in great detail your concerns.

  2025-10-01