About
Dr. Ryan Woodruff was born in Wichita and spent most of his childhood in Shawnee, Kansas, where he graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Pittsburg State University, then completed his medical degree at the University of Kansas in Wichita. His Family Medicine residency training took place at Via Christi in Wichita.
Dr. Woodruff decided he wanted to be a doctor in the third grade. That early calling eventually grew into a mission to care for and love his neighbors. He approaches each patient with a whole-person philosophy, attending to mind, body, and spirit. Outside medicine, he loves finding local adventures and traveling the world with his wife Sarah and their two children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Pittsburg State University, B.S. Biology
Medical School
University of Kansas
Residency
Family Medicine, Via Christi, Wichita
Who is Dr. Woodruff right for?
Dr. Woodruff is well suited for patients who want a physician invested in their whole person, not just their symptoms. Families and individuals seeking long-term, relationship-centered primary care will connect with his approach. He is particularly attentive to the mental and spiritual dimensions of health alongside physical concerns. Patients of all ages who want a doctor who genuinely knows them will find a strong fit with Dr. Woodruff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Woodruff treats a broad range of conditions as a family medicine physician. His scope includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and urgent care needs. He sees patients across all age groups and focuses on long-term health relationships.
Dr. Woodruff takes a whole-person approach to medicine, addressing mind, body, and spirit. He believes caring for a patient means attending to their full humanity, not just a diagnosis. This philosophy guides every visit and clinical decision he makes.
Dr. Woodruff earned his medical degree from the University of Kansas in Wichita. He completed his Family Medicine residency at Via Christi in Wichita. He studied Biology at Pittsburg State University before medical school.
Dr. Woodruff decided he wanted to become a doctor in the third grade. That early conviction deepened over time into a genuine desire to serve and care for the people around him. Joining the DPC model allows him to practice medicine the way he always envisioned.
Yes, Dr. Woodruff practices full-spectrum family medicine and sees patients of all ages. Families with children are welcome, and he can serve as the primary care physician for every member of a household.
Dr. Woodruff chose Direct Primary Care because it allows him to care for the whole person. The model gives him time to listen, build trust, and address every aspect of a patient's health. That depth of care aligns with why he entered medicine in the first place.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026