Leslie DiRuzza, DO
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Dr. Leslie DiRuzza D.O. is an internal medicine trained physician working in outpatient primary care at the Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center. She received her undergraduate degree in biology/premedicine from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 2010. Completed her medical education at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She graduated with a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. Attended internal medicine internship and residency at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She graduated from the program in spring 2017. Shortly after she joined the Cleveland Clinic Foundation as part of Community Internal Medicine in August of 2017. Since that time, she has had a clinical focus of primary care with an interest in resident education. She has also been a member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) since 2017 and attends their yearly meetings for continuing medical education. Dr DiRuzza has also been newly appointment in October 2021 as Associate Section Head of the Independence practice.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Allegheny General Hospital
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2017
Medical Education - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradenton,
FL USA
2014
Undergraduate - Ohio State University
Columbus,
OH USA
2010
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Research & Publications
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46 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
8 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2022
Dr DiRuzza is always very nice and has great bedside manner. I was moved to her care when my primary left and I have been extremely happy with her care.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022
The care taker was the Doctor. The assist that checked me in was ok but she did not have the scale ready for me---so that got messed and then she did not notice or retake the current weight.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
Dr. DiRuzza is the best! Am very fortunate to have such an outstanding primary care physician.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
Dr DiRuzza always gets back to me ASAP.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
Dr DiRuzza is just the best doctor I have ever interacted with. She is always kind and it feels like she cares about me.
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2022
Love my doctor and how she takes time to explain everything so you can really understand it never rush or ignore your question she is great so happy that I found her
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2022
Dr. DiRuzza is AWESOME!!!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2022
This was my first appointment with Dr. Deruzza. She and staff were delightful. I look forward to having her as my PCP.