New Primary Care Provider Joins Mary Rutan Health

Mary Rutan Health welcomes Abdul Dada, MD, as a primary care provider at Mary Rutan Internal Medicine and the Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic. Dr. Dada is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and is now accepting new patients at the Bellefontaine office, at 2231 Timber Trail, and the Urbana office, at 1880 E. US Hwy 36.

​Dr. Abdul Dada was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, to his parents, who were refugees. After finishing high school, he decided to stay in Columbus and become a Buckeye at The Ohio State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. From there, he attended St. James School of Medicine in the Caribbean and later

earned his Doctor of Medicine. With an interest in primary care, he completed a family medicine residency in Chicago, Illinois, where he gained hands-on community medicine experience, including a special rotation in Medication Assisted Training (MAT). After his residency, Dr. Dada returned to Ohio to practice family medicine in Dresden. Dr. Dada is thrilled to join the expanding physician network at Mary Rutan Health.
Dr. Dada is a sports enthusiast, playing basketball in several community leagues and coaching youth basketball teams. In addition to his sports involvement, Dr. Dada is a history buff with a keen interest in historical books and documentaries. He loves to travel and has visited more than 30 countries. Dr. Dada shares his home with two cats and dreams of one day having farm animals, including horses, chickens, and sheep.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Dada,” commented Chad Ross, President and CEO of Mary Rutan Health. “Primary care providers are often the first line of defense when it comes to medical issues. From managing and treating common and acute illnesses or medical issues, to referring patients to specialists, our primary care providers provide early detection and intervention of potential health problems. Having Dr. Dada join our team gives us another opportunity to meet our community’s healthcare needs.”

Abdul Dada, MD, joins the Internal Medicine team as the seventh primary care provider at the Bellefontaine office. At Mary Rutan Internal Medicine, our providers offer a broad spectrum of specialties and care models to best serve you and your ideal care type. He will also share his time at the Mary Rutan Urbana Clinic, which provides a close-to-home option for those in or around the Urbana area who are seeking top-notch primary care services. Our team is here to support your health and wellness needs! Call our office nearest you today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Dada or one of our expert primary care providers.
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Bellefontaine: 937.599.3115
Urbana: 937.887.0164

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About Mary Rutan Health
Mary Rutan Health is a leading not-for-profit healthcare organization with a comprehensive and integrated system of inpatient, outpatient, and community services connected to meet all community members' health and wellness needs. In addition to the hospital, multiple off-site locations exist in a five-county region, including Logan, Champaign, Hardin, Shelby, and Auglaize. Together, Mary Rutan Health team members deliver award-winning services recognized by patients and their families and independent organizations that rank the hospital among the best. More information about Mary Rutan Health can be found at www.maryrutan.org.
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