Dr Rodane Ruddock

Style Observer (SO): What are your middle names?

Dr Rodane Ruddock (RR): Everton Headley

SO: What’s your astrological sign?

RR: Aries, the first fire sign!

SO: How would you describe yourself, in a few words?

RR: Outgoing, charismatic, ambitious, hard-working and sensitive.

SO: How would your patients describe you?

RR: Caring, capable, good sense of humour and compassionate.

SO: What attracted you to medicine?

RR: The challenge! This was something I thought was unattainable.

SO: How has the journey been?

RR: Interesting and fulfilling.

SO: Much has changed in the last two decades in dermatology! What’s new, different and in demand?

RR: Indeed it has! What’s new and in demand are:

• Biologic therapy

• Cosmetic dermatology

• Peptides in dermatology

SO: How have you kept abreast of today’s demands?

RR: Through
social media, research articles and academic conferences.

SO: What’s the most in-demand request?

RR: Weight loss management, acne and eczema.

SO: Switching gears now. What do you love about Kingston?

RR: I’m a city lover, so the city lights and accessibility

SO: Where would you take a first-time visitor to Kingston, Jamaica?

RR: Devon House because of its rich history and rich flavour.

SO: Given the opportunity to change a few things about the capital city, what would they be?

RR: The bad roads and traffic… We need flying cars (lol) or a more efficient public transport system.

SO: Driving from Kingston to Ochi, what kind of music would you be listening to?

RR: Drake and Chronic Law… I love deep music that achieves sonic perfection.

SO: Which cologne are you currently splashing?

RR: LV Ombré Nomade .

SO: When, where and how did your affair with the cardigan commence?

RR: It started a few years ago, when I got accepted in residency at The University Hospital of the West Indies.

I did some research and realised that my style could be immediately elevated with a single garment! The rest is history.

SO: What’s your go-to Appleton drink?

RR: 21-year-old neat!

SO: What was the last concert attended?

RR: Freedom Street!

SO: What’s on your 2026 travel itinerary?

RR: I plan to travel to South Beach and Colorado in the US this year.

SO: What was your most memorable moment of 2025?

RR: Starting Dr Ruddock Dermatology.

SO: What’s your New Year’s wish for Jamaica?

RR: Economic stability and recovery to western Jamaica.

SO: Finally, what’s your personal credo?

RR: Better a little caution than a great regret.

Ruddock’s go-to drink: Appleton 21, neat (Photo: Naphtali Junior)

South Beach, Miami is on Ruddock’s 2026 travel itenary.

Words to live by….

Ruddock’s most memorable moment of 2025? Starting Dr Ruddock Dermatology.

Currently splashing? Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade Eau de Parfum, a fragrance designed for lovers of rare essences.