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Dr. Andrea Ruskin, MD

Dr. Andrea Ruskin, MD

Hematology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Andrea Ruskin, MD is a hematologist in West Haven, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

950 Campbell Ave West Haven, CT 06516
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(203) 932-5711

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ruskin is affiliated with Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ruskin specializes in the areas of Hematology, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruskin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruskin

3.0
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
46%
46%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
8%
8%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
46%
46%

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Imposter. Not a hospice doctor
Telehealth
Bedside manner is non existent. Dismissive. Rude. Talks over everyone. Cuts you off. Condescending. Doesn't follow through. Doesn't have a clue about end of life pain management. Sad our veterans are treated this way.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2023
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This lady has some nerve being on the bereavement team at the VA hospital when she doesn’t know the first thing about supporting families. Said that my father wanted to go home and die which was a lie. She made an already horrific situation that much worse.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Alicia Iannucci – Jul 22, 2022
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Excellent diagnostician. I had stage 4 non Hodgkin's lymphoma 5 years ago. Dr Ruskin treated me with systemic and intrathecal chemotherapy. She then arranged for a stem cell transplant for me at Yale. Thanks to her I am alive and well today. She is intelligent, empathetic, and readily available.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Sara in Darien, CT – Oct 11, 2016
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very bad experience. She doesn't communicate well and rushes you out of her office. Terrible with follow up calls to me and primary doctors.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Kristyann in Wilton, CT – Apr 14, 2016
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I've been sick for a year and a half with dizziness, headaches, bouts of confusion, memory loss, ear pain, nerve pain, numbness, burning itchy skin, and I had preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I've been tested for autoimmune except Hughes so my PCP referred me to Dr. Ruskin. She was dismissive, curt, and unfeeling. She told me my symptoms were not specific enough to be referred to her. She didn't even exam me! She ordered a CBC which my PCP did. If I have Hughes, do I get my money back? .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tanya Kory in Norwalk, CT – Feb 13, 2016
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Provide the best care possible in a compassionate and personalized manner.

  • Hematology

  • Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989

  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Va Connecticut Hcs-West Haven950 Campbell Ave West Haven, CT 06516
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St
    Norwalk, CT 06850
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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