Dr. Ruchman, a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College. After graduating Magna Cum Laude, Dr. Ruchman received his medical degree from Yale University in 1976. He completed his residency and fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Ruchman was one of the original investigators in New England for the use of Botox in the treatment of Facial Dystonias including:blepharospasm, hemifacialspasm, and Meige’s Syndrome
Since 1985, he has served as the Medical Director to the Connecticut Blepharospasm Support Group.
Dr. Ruchman is a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Ruchman specializes in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and has written and lectured extensively on various areas of ophthalmology.
Dr. Ruchman was presented the Honor Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His hospital affiliations include both Waterbury,St. Mary’s Hospitals Bridgeport Hospital and Sharon Hospital.
Dr Ruchman's wife, Sharon is a composer of chamber music.
His expertise includes: Blepharoplasty, Facial Rejuvenation, Eyelid Abnormalities, Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease, Orbital Trauma and Tumors, Periocular Malignancies, Lacrimal Disorders and Facial Dystonia including Blepharospasm and Meige Syndrome.