Dr Ruda

Dr. Tohfa Manji Ruda is a full-spectrum family physician practicing in Chicago, IL and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr Ruda provides care for newborns through adults at Advocate Medical Group- Wicker Park Primary Care location. As an osteopathic physician, providing care with a whole-person approach is important to her. Under... graduate Training: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL Internship: Osteopathic Rotating Internship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL Residency: Family Medicine Residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, IL Special Interests: Dr Ruda sees patients of all ages and backgrounds but has a special interest in women's health, pediatrics, osteopathic manipulation therapy and providing an integrative, collaborative and preventive approach to primary care. Dr Ruda's hobbies are traveling and cooking with her husband! Mission Statement: "My mission as a family physician is to develop long-lasting relationships with patients and their families, and to create an environment where the highest quality, evidence-based, and comprehensive healthcare is delivered. I strive to accomplish this by building a trusting, collaborative climate between my team of healthcare professionals, including ancillary staff and specialists, so that together we may provide excellence in care beyond the sum of our duties. Furthermore, I actively challenge myself by seeking out new skills, continually expanding the limits of my medical knowledge, and utilizing my creativity and natural leadership in practice improvement. This drives a dynamic practice that changes through time and grows with standards of care, patients, skills and the healthcare climate."Read More