Samantha Ruder, APRN, FNP-BC

Samantha Ruder grew up in Lakewood, Colorado and recently relocated to the Kansas City area. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and worked in various nursing settings before pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing at Maryville University to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Samantha is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in wound care, orthopedics, post-surgical care, cardiology, and nursing education. She is passionate about delivering compassionate, patient-centered care and helping individuals improve their overall health and quality of life through evidence-based treatment and education.

She values building meaningful relationships with her patients and creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their care.

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. She also loves being outdoors in the sunshine and is rarely without a coffee in hand.