Mission Statement
We are dedicated to providing compassionate, state-of-the-art primary care services to patients in the comfort of their homes.
Philosophy
We are a group of innovative Primary Care Providers utilizing the latest technologies to provide telehealth and housecall services. We collaborate with our patients and family to create a comprehensive plan of care to manage both acute and chronic illnesses in the comfort of your home. We are dedicated to eliminating barriers to health care and ensuring you are at the center of everything that we do. Yes, we make Housecalls!
Meet Our Providers
Our providers have experience working with patients of all conditions. They are committed to promoting the health of every individual they serve. Our team ensures that patients receive their needed care and attention without having to leave their residences. Therefore, if your elderly or ill loved ones need primary care services, you can depend on our housecall providers in Linwood, New Jersey and our primary care services.
Larider Ruffin, DNP, APN, RN, AGNP-C, CTTS, FAANP, FADLN, FAAN
Dr. Ruffin is a highly accomplished nurse leader, clinician, educator, and advocate dedicated to advancing the nursing profession and improving patient outcomes. As Chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Associate Professor of Nursing at a local University, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of nurse practitioners.
He holds dual certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University, his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Wilmington University.
Dr. Ruffin is the founder and chairman of Ruffin Medical Group, where he maintains an active clinical practice focused on primary care, chronic disease management, smoking cessation, and reducing hospital readmissions.
A Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP), Fellow of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing (FADLN), and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN), Dr. Ruffin has earned national recognition for his leadership, scholarship, and commitment to health equity. His research and clinical interests include diabetes management, health coaching, and smoking and vaping cessation. He is widely sought after as a speaker on these topics.
A hallmark of his clinical innovation is the integration of advanced, non-invasive therapies into everyday patient care. At his office in Linwood, Dr. Ruffin introduced StemWave treatment, a cutting-edge technology designed to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and alleviate chronic pain. This forward-thinking approach has transformed the lives of many of his patients, helping them achieve pain relief and improved function without reliance on medications or invasive procedures—an accomplishment he considers among his proudest.
Dr. Ruffin is equally proud to partner with some of the region’s most respected healthcare providers, working collaboratively to deliver the highest quality, evidence-based care to his patients. This team-based approach reflects his deep commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered outcomes.
Throughout his career, Dr. Ruffin has remained a passionate mentor and patient care advocate. His dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with his unwavering commitment to advancing nursing practice, continues to leave a lasting impact on the profession and the communities he serves.
Marie Y. Nelson, DNP, MSN, APN, RN, FNP-C
Dr. Marie Y. Nelson is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in health care as a nurse in an Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since then, she has logged many years of experience in various areas of patient care.
In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Nelson also has an outstanding academic background that includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master’s Degree in Family Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Doctorate Degree of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Nelson’s combination of clinical education and experience provide a strong academic foundation for the kind of holistic approach to patients that she feels critical to good patient care. She is a motivated, professional, and adaptable family nurse practitioner. Dr. Nelson is comfortable with patients and students from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. She believes in caring for children and adults, including men and women. She is a fervent advocate for family practice.
Carmelle S. Charleston, MSN, APN, RN, FNP-BC, CMSRN
Carmelle S. Charleston is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with many years experience in chronic care management in the home setting. She is a dedicated and reliable Advanced Practice Nurse with primary care, acute care, pediatric, and Housecalls experience. Carmelle possesses strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a variety of settings.
She is a graduate of Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland where she received both her BSN and MSN with Family Health Nurse Practitioner specialization. She is a champion in health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Her strong academic foundation coupled with her extensive acute and primary care experience equipped her to be a competent housecall provider. She is fluent in English, French, and Creole. She is dedicated to providing compassionate care for patients from various social-economic backgrounds.
Lucille A. Miller, MSN, APN, RN, FNP-C
Lucille began her nursing career as an ER nurse and moved to critical care before becoming a Nurse Practitioner. She has over 20 years of combined Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing experiences. She works in a very busy primary care practice in south jersey. Her passion for chronic disease management led her to care for patients beyond the confinement of the office, but to the Patient’s Homes with Ruffin Medical Group. She is a proud graduate of Rutgers University School of Nursing. She believes the home is the ultimate place where healing takes place.