Dr. Naykala A. Ruse

A dedicated, hard working IM physician recognized for leadership skills and 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 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.

Education:
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

Military Service:
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, Small Arms Expert Ribbon

Employment:
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 Cullman Internal Medicine,
Cullman, Alabama 35058