We’re proud to share that Dr. Bruce Ruben, founder of Encompass Healthcare and Wound Medicine, was recently featured in the June 2025 edition of The Jewish News. The article highlights Dr. Ruben’s return to clinical practice and his continued leadership in outpatient IV therapy and wound care.
Dr. Ruben made medical history by becoming the first physician to successfully bring IV antibiotic therapy out of the hospital and into a safe, outpatient setting. His pioneering approach not only transformed patient care—it reshaped lives.
Healing That Doesn’t Disrupt Life
Hospital stays for long-term IV antibiotic treatment often last four to six weeks, keeping patients confined, isolated, and disconnected from their daily lives. Dr. Ruben saw a better way. By offering IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and wound care from his West Bloomfield office, patients can heal while continuing to live their lives fully:
-Sleep in their own beds
-Go to work
-Spend time with loved ones
-Stay social and mobile
This outpatient model gi
A Legacy of Innovation in Wound and Infection Care
Since launching Encompass Healthcare in 1984, Dr. Ruben has treated thousands of patients suffering from complex infections and non-healing wounds. His board certification in infectious disease and preventive medicine ensures each patient receives thoughtful, individualized care with an emphasis on safety and outcomes.
Dr. Ruben’s return brings renewed energy to a practice that already leads the region in outpatient IV therapy, wound healing, and hyperbaric care. His dedication to healing the whole person—not just treating a condition—continues to set Encompass apart.
Your Healing, Your Life—Reclaimed
If you or someone you love is facing a serious infection or a wound that won’t heal, you have options beyond hospital confinement. At Encompass Healthcare, we offer a proven, physician-led outpatient alternative that empowers patients to heal on their terms.
Call (248) 624-9800 or visit encompasshealthcare.com to learn more or schedule an appointment with Dr. Ruben.
Sources: https://www.thejewishnews.com/news/dr-bruce-ruben-returns-to-practice-continuing-legacy-in-iv-care/article_a561a65f-ac5b-486c-bbd3-152fcf9a45bf.html
