Robert Woodruff, DO

Where are you from?     
I grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2010. However, I spent the last few years in Oregon for medical school.
Why did you choose UA Family Medicine?    
I chose UA Family Medicine specifically because the people I worked with were kind, hardworking, and very good physicians. I like that Tucson is a mid-sized city with a huge amount of diversity. I also like the emphasis placed on integrative medicine.
What are you most excited about for life in Tucson?    
The nearby mountains, good food, and long sunny days.
What are your interests or hobbies outside of medicine?    
I enjoy almost anything that gets me outside, from road biking to day hikes. I am always happiest when I can balance work and still find time to be outside.
What are your professional interests within medicine?     
My dream would be to live and work in a small active mountain town with a community-focused practice. That said, I also enjoy working with athletes and the unique nature of solutions they require to continue functioning at a high level in any given sport. Being a DO has taught me the utility of medicine being more active and following that up with a focus in sports medicine would be exciting.
Favorite way to spend a day off?    
Hanging out by the pool and going for a quick walk up Tumamoc Hill
Top item on your "Bucket list"? 
Rafting a river in Northern Alaska and seeing the northern lights.