Jennifer M. Ruh, MD

05/22/2025

One month to go… please help me reach my goal! 💪🏻

The Ride for Roswell is one of the nation's largest cycling events a life-changing experience for riders, volunteers and cancer patients who benefit from the funds raised. It's a charity bike ride that brings people together to celebrate survivors, pay tribute to those we've lost and share in the pa...

05/03/2025

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The Ride for Roswell is one of the nation's largest cycling events a life-changing experience for riders, volunteers and cancer patients who benefit from the funds raised. It's a charity bike ride that brings people together to celebrate survivors, pay tribute to those we've lost and share in the pa...

09/21/2024

Made it to the top of the African continent, at 19,341’, the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. And down again, safely! 👍🏻🙏 Hardest thing I have ever done physically…

04/24/2024

My patients can get same- and next-day appointments because it's important to have a primary care physician you can see when you need them.

Doctor availability is one of many MDVIP benefits, which means patients in MDVIP-affiliated practices can reach their doctor after hours and on the weekends.

04/17/2024

Bone thinning is problem that predominantly affects women. However, men can suffer from osteoporosis, too. A risk factor for men is a loss of muscle mass. A recent study found that maintaining lean body mass can help men forestall osteoporosis. Here’s what you need to know.

Most men aren’t too concerned about their own bone density. Understandably so. Bone thinning affects far more women than men. Take hips for example. Hip osteopenia is prevalent in 56 percent of women and 18 percent of men and hip osteoporosis affects 16 percent of women and 2 percent of men, accor...

04/12/2024

At my primary care practice, we have time to focus on your unique health needs and customizes a wellness plan for you.

MDVIP affiliated primary care doctors are from all over the country and provide personalized and holistic healthcare & medical approaches.

04/09/2024

Many of my patients skip seeing their dentist. This isn’t a good idea for your dental health or your heart health, as periodontal disease raises your risk for heart attacks. Moreover, as your body fights the bacteria associated with the gum disease, it raises inflammation, increasing your risk for a long list of serious health conditions. Here’s what you need to know.

Learn the benefits of reaching out to your dentist and asking the right questions. Read about the link between your mouth and heart and how to avoid disease.

04/04/2024

When I talk to my patients about strength training, I sometimes get some push back, especially from some of my older patients. But I encourage them to do it because the stronger your muscles are, the easier it is to handle a serious health challenge, maintain your daily tasks and remain active.

Discover the connection between muscle strength and biological age to help increase your life expectancy. Learn how to increase your grip strength over time.

03/28/2024

If you have a chronic condition, it's important to have a primary care doctor who knows you and can partner with you.

Chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease need extra attention. Find out how an MDVIP-affiliated doctor can help with your chronic care management.

03/26/2024

Unhealthy cholesterol numbers raise your risk for heart disease. But don’t assume your heart is healthy because your total cholesterol is below 200. Half of patients with ideal cholesterol have an underlying heart condition. Read why there’s more to heart health than just cholesterol from Dr. Alan Reisinger, MDVIP associate medical director.

The year I graduated from medical school, 1982, a brave new world of cardiology was just beginning. Researchers conducting a trial of the drug lovastatin discovered it lowered cholesterol in a small group of patients with a genetic predisposition for dangerously high cholesterol. Patients with this....

03/23/2024

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03/20/2024

Learn how my practice helps busy professionals invest in their health.

MDVIP’s primary care model goes beyond traditional concierge medicine, providing patients with more attentive, personalized care. Learn more about the MDVIP difference.