Who We Are

Meet Our Provider: Ruth Ifrah MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Ruth is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 12 years in healthcare. She focuses on providing the highest quality, evidence-based care. Ruth is available to treat patients of all ages, and excels in providing care that is both compassionate and competent. She is thorough, and develops tailor-made treatment plans for every individual.

Ruth is also a wife and mother, and understands the challenge of making room in one’s life for proper self-care. Serving both men and women, we offer individualized weight loss plans based on your needs and lifestyle.

Ruth has a Family Nurse Practitioner degree from George Washington University.

"I firmly believe that proper healthcare is not one size fits all. With a passion for making people feel healthy, I am prepared to partner with you to optimize your wellness goals."
Ruth Ifrah
At Shalva Health, we are committed to providing safe and superior care to each patient.

At Shalva Health, you have choices. Offering convenient office, telehealth, or home visits, we strive to decrease barriers to optimal health and make your healthcare goals easy to attain. We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments.

Shalva Health
Shalva Health

Our Mission

Healthcare When You Need It

Our mission is to provide quality medical care throughout Maryland in a way that makes achieving your healthcare goals convenient and attainable. We are currently offering a comprehensive medical weight loss program for both men and women, as well as acute care visits for the whole family. We have convenient appointment options with multiple modalities and will do our best to accommodate your schedule. Our popular telehealth and home-visit options can be conducted exclusively from the comfort and privacy of your home. If you prefer to come into the office, we’re conveniently located in Pikesville, Maryland right off of Reisterstown Road.