Internist
1890 Alabama Highway 157
Suite 300
Cullman, AL
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NAYKALA A. RUSE, M.D.
A dedicated, hard-working IM physician recognized for leadership skills and a solid knowledge base. Served as Chief of Internal Medicine at two military bases, despite being the lowest ranking physician at the time. Handpicked by two Chiefs of Medical Staff to perform multiple medical chart reviews to ensure a standard of care was met in controversial cases. Articulate physician voicing IM concerns at highest levels of administration on several hospital committees. Clinician with astute military medical knowledge in biological, chemical, and radiological disaster management. Triple Board-Certified physician: American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine, and American Board of Medical Acupuncture.
EDUCATION | ||
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9/1991-6/1995 | BS., Engineering Science: New Jersey Institute of Technology | Newark, New Jersey |
8/1995-5/1999 | M.D., UMDNJ: New Jersey Medical School | Newark, New Jersey |
6/1999-6/2002 | Internal Medicine Residency, Wright-Patterson Medical Center | Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio |
8/2002 | Internal Medicine Board Certification | |
12/2012 | Recertification, American Board of Internal Medicine |
BARIATRIC MEDICINE: | ||
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9/2010 – 12/2012 | Medical Director of EatRight OPTIFAST program at Cullman Regional Medical Center | Cullman, Alabama |
2011 - Present | Member, The Obesity Society | |
2012 – Present | Member, Obesity Medicine Association | |
1/2013 | Medical Director of OPTIFAST of Cullman | Cullman, Alabama |
12/2013 | Board-Certification, American Board of Obesity Medicine | |
2015 – Present | Physician Speaker, Takeda Pharmaceuticals | |
09/2015 | North Alabama Nurse Practitioner Association Presenter, Medical treatment of Obesity |
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE | ||
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7/2002-5/2004 | Chief of Internal Medicine | McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey 08641 Chairperson: Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Founded Diabetes Care Clinic Provided multi-disciplinary approach for complicated diabetic patients Physician Evaluator: Standard of Care Chart Reviews Physician: Lipid and Coumadin Clinics HIV Designated Physician Committee Member: Health Forms and Executive Medical Staff |
6/2004-9/2005 | Chief of Internal Medicine | Dover Air Force Base, Delaware 19901 Chairperson: Medical Records Review Committee Developed multiple protocols to ensure JCAHO compliance Created forms review process and medical record review process in conjunction with clinical practice guidelines Physician Evaluator: Standard of Care Chart Reviews Physician: Coumadin Clinic HIV Designated Physician Committee Member: Credentialing Board and Executive Medical Staff Kent General Hospital Daily inpatient duties, coordinated physician call schedules, EKG's, consulations |
7/2006-Present | Staff Physician | Cullman Regional Medicine Center, Cullman, Alabama Liaison, Physician Recruitment, Cullman Regional Medical Center, CRMC |
2012 – 2014 | Chairperson | Infection Control Committee, CRMC |
2014 – Present | Member | Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, CRMC |
2016 – Present | Member | Critical Care Committee, CRMC |
ACUPUNCTURE | ||
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12/2007 | Graduate of Helms Medical Institute, UCLA Stanford | |
09/2008 | Chinese Scalp Acupuncture with Dr. Jason Hao | |
10/2009 | Five Element Acupuncture with Drs. Moss and Puhky | |
10/2011 – Present | Board Certification by American Board of Medical Acupuncture Full Member, American Academy of Medical Acupuncture |
MILITARY SERVICE | ||
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12/1995-9/2005 | Rank: Major, United States Air Force | Discharge: Honorable Decorations: Commendation Medal, Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon, Longevity Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Ribbon, Samll Arms Expert Ribbon |
VOLUNTEER | ||
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2009-Present | Medical Director, Health and Safety Team Daystar Church | Cullman, Alabama |
2011 – Present | Parent Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 37 | Cullman, Alabama |
08/2015 – Present | Committee Member Boy Scouts of America, Troop 219 | Cullman, Alabama |
Dr. Ruse is married to Dr. E. Anthony Ruse and has two sons, Joey and Nic. She enjoys cooking, swimming and Tai Chi.
Connected Care Management
Diabetes
Physical Exam
Incontinence
Mammograms
Echocardiogram
Endoscopy
GXT and Nuclear Medicine
Location
Cullman Internal Medicine
1890 Alabama Highway 157
Suite 300
Cullman, AL, 35058
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NPI Number
1467497339
Provider's Gender
Female
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