Dr. Deanna Ruddell grew up in Newport, AR. She graduated with a BA in Chemistry from the University of Arkansas. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She received her medical degree from UAMS. She completed a pediatric residency at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She then completed a fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology from the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta. Dr. Ruddell has been in private practice with the Little Rock Allergy & Asthma Clinic for the last 21 years. Dr. Ruddell has now opened the Pinnacle Allergy Clinic. It was her desire to continue serving her patients in this new location, conveniently located on Hwy 10 in west Little Rock.
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Dr. Ruddell is a member of American College Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology and the Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She has maintained her board certification with the American Board of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. Dr. Ruddell enjoys treating all aspects related to the specialty of allergy, including allergic rhinitis, asthma, food allergy, insect sting allergy, and allergic skin diseases.
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Dr. Ruddell is married to John Ruddell, an engineer with Garver Inc. They have two children, Rachel and Jack. Dr. Ruddell is very dedicated to staying physically fit. She enjoys biking the River Trail, playing tennis, and walking the family dog, Bella. Dr. Ruddell and her family enjoy boating on Greers Ferry Lake and traveling to Florida beaches and the Caribbean.
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Dr. Ruddell and her staff look forward to serving her patients in this new west Little Rock location and will continue to provide the outstanding, caring service that her patients have come to expect!