About
Jada Moore-Ruffin, MD, FAAFP, earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Meharry Medical College in Nashville in 1996. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident. She later pursued an externship in Health Policy and Leadership at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she now serves as an Assistant Professor.
Dr. Moore-Ruffin holds board certifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Her clinical focus spans preventive care, chronic disease management, and obesity medicine, drawing on nearly three decades of experience. She founded REAL Wellness Enterprises LLC in 2015 and serves as CEO and Senior Medical Director of REAL Weight Loss and Wellness. Recognized as a Top Innovator in Corporate Wellness in 2025 and a Comcast RISE Award recipient in 2024, she also earned recognition as a five-time Amazon bestselling author in 2022. She holds active medical licenses in Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, and New York. Outside the office, Dr. Moore-Ruffin hikes waterfalls, travels the world, and experiments in the kitchen with her husband. She is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur who brings that lived experience to every patient relationship.
Education & Training
Medical School
Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN - Doctorate of Medicine (1996)
Residency
Family Medicine Residency, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH (1997-1999); Chief Resident
Additional Training
Internship, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH (1996-1997); Externship in Health Policy and Leadership, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA (2009-2010)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Moore-Ruffin right for?
Dr. Moore-Ruffin is a strong fit for adults seeking a deeply personalized approach to primary and preventive care. Patients managing chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, or hypertension benefit from her evidence-based, whole-person philosophy. She works well with patients who want direct access to their physician, including after-hours and weekend availability. Her travel care coordination makes her a good match for frequent travelers or patients who split time between states. Patients looking for a physician who integrates wellness planning with clinical medicine will find her approach well-suited to their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Moore-Ruffin treats a wide range of conditions across family and obesity medicine. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, preventive care, and weight-related health concerns. She addresses conditions such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, among others.
Yes. Dr. Moore-Ruffin holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. These certifications reflect her deep training in both primary care and medically supervised weight management.
Dr. Moore-Ruffin earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee in 1996. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, where she served as Chief Resident. She later pursued an externship in Health Policy and Leadership at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.
Yes. Dr. Moore-Ruffin holds active medical licenses in Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Ohio, and New York. She serves patients beyond the Atlanta Perimeter and accepts out-of-state patients as well.
Yes. Every visit is with Dr. Moore-Ruffin herself. The practice does not use nurse practitioners or physician assistants to see patients, so members always receive direct physician care.
Dr. Moore-Ruffin takes a medically grounded approach to weight management, drawing on her board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She integrates obesity medicine with preventive care and personalized wellness strategies. Her work with REAL Weight Loss and Wellness reflects her long-standing commitment to this area of medicine.
Dr. Moore-Ruffin coordinates travel care benefits for her members through the MDVIP network. When patients need care away from home, she helps connect them with local hospitals, pharmacies, or physicians. This benefit supports patients who travel frequently or split time between multiple states.
Dr. Moore-Ruffin earned recognition as a Top Innovator in Corporate Wellness in 2025 and received the Comcast RISE Award in 2024. She is also a five-time Amazon bestselling author. These achievements reflect her reach beyond clinical practice into wellness innovation and health education.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026