About
Dr. Jaime Ruszkowski grew up in Connecticut and built her medical career close to home. S. in Molecular and Cell Biology with a minor in Physiology and Neurobiology. She went on to complete her medical degree Cum Laude at Albany Medical College, graduating at the top of her class. The faculty elected her to Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious honor medical society.
She completed her Primary Care Internal Medicine residency at Yale University, serving as an intern in 2008, resident in 2009, and Chief Resident in 2011. That Chief Resident year included teaching residents, managing the full residency program, and providing attending-level patient care. Dr. Ruszkowski has practiced in Connecticut since 2012 and joined the active staff at Norwalk Hospital in 2017. Castle Connolly has recognized her as a Top Doctor every year since 2021 in both CT and NY. She is passionate about preventive care, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Outside medicine, she devotes time to food allergy education, fundraising, and advocacy at the state and national level. She finds the most reward in her long-term relationships with patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Connecticut, B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology, Minor in Physiology and Neurobiology, Honors Scholar, Magna Cum Laude
Medical School
Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
Residency
Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency, Yale University (Chief Resident 2011)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ruszkowski right for?
Dr. Ruszkowski is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, COPD, or asthma. Patients who want a physician focused on prevention and long-term wellness benefit from her clinical approach. She works especially well with adults who value direct, unhurried access to their doctor. Her panel cap of 200 members lets her give each patient the time and attention complex care requires.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ruszkowski focuses on internal and preventive medicine for adults. She has particular expertise in managing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart disease, thyroid conditions, COPD, and asthma. She also conducts comprehensive physical exams and guides patients on nutrition, cancer screening, and preventive health strategies.
Dr. Ruszkowski earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut and her medical degree Cum Laude at Albany Medical College. She completed her Primary Care Internal Medicine residency at Yale University, where she served as Chief Resident in 2011. She has practiced in Connecticut since completing her residency in 2012.
Dr. Ruszkowski specializes in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine. She trained at the Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine residency, one of the most competitive programs in the country, and served an additional year as Chief Resident before entering practice.
Castle Connolly has named Dr. Ruszkowski a Top Doctor every year since 2021 in both Connecticut and New York. This recognition reflects her standing among peers and her long track record of patient-centered care in the New Canaan community.
Dr. Ruszkowski is passionate about catching health problems before they develop. She discusses diet, nutrition, weight management, cancer screening, exercise, and vitamins with her patients. Her small panel gives her the time to build a thorough preventive plan with each individual member.
Yes. Dr. Ruszkowski makes hospital, skilled nursing home, assisted living, and home visits when patients need them. She holds active staff privileges at Norwalk Hospital, where she has been a community physician since 2017. This gives her direct access to specialists and patient records within the Norwalk Hospital system.
Dr. Ruszkowski practices as part of a group of six internists at New Canaan Medical Groups. If she is unavailable, members can see one of the other internists in the group for an in-office visit. Each physician in the group runs an independent Internal Medicine practice.
Yes. Dr. Ruszkowski is very active in food allergy education, fundraising, awareness, and advocacy at both the state and national level. She also serves as Medical Director for New Canaan, an appointment she received in 2025.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026