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Dr. Ruth Atkinson specializes in internal medicine and oncology, bringing expertise in comprehensive cancer care and internal medicine to their practice. They earned their medical degree and focus on treating patients with complex medical conditions, particularly those requiring specialized cancer treatment and ongoing medical management.
Dr. Atkinson practices at Alabama Oncology in Birmingham, Alabama. They treat patients with cancer-related digestive issues and chronic diarrhea, helping manage treatment side effects that can significantly impact quality of life. Their procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns in cancer patients and others requiring specialized care.
Dr. Atkinson practices at Alabama Oncology in Birmingham, Alabama. They treat patients with cancer-related digestive issues and chronic diarrhea, helping manage treatment side effects that can significantly impact quality of life. Their procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns in cancer patients and others requiring specialized care.
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Quick Facts
- 7 insurance plans accepted
- 2 specialties
- 19 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 office location
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| Dr. Ruth C Atkinson, MD | Dr. Joseph H. Wu, MD | Dr. Anita Varkey, MD | Eric Harker |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 24 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 25 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Chinese (Mandarin) | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Birmingham , AL | Birmingham , AL | Augusta , GA | Lyons , CO |
| Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin | Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruth C Atkinson has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ruth C Atkinson has the following 19 areas of expertise
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- Dr. Ruth Atkinson's office is located at 2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 628, Birmingham, AL, 35209.
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