Victoria Ruffing RN, BC-Rheumatology

Ms. Ruffing has been a member of the Arthritis Center since 2000, currently serving as the Director of Nursing and Patient Education. She is a critical member of our patient care team. She has been involved in numerous clinical trials for biological and nonbiological therapies in arthritis.

Ms. Ruffing’s position in the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center has allowed her to develop numerous educational initiatives for patients, staff, faculty, and fellows. These initiatives include: written and video development of unbranded medical education for all patients with rheumatic diseases, fellows lecture on educating patients and how to discuss medications and their risks and benefits.