Dr. Ruhge graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in 1996. She works in Pasadena, CA and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Ruhge is affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital.
"Muslim women haven't had a forum," Yasmeen Ruhge, a cardiologist from Pasadena, said as she waited for the service to begin. "When we go to the mosque, we have to sit on one side. Not that we aren't equal, but this gives us a freedom to talk as all women and create an independent role."