Dr. Benjamin Lavar Rucker, MD

Dr. Benjamin Rucker specializes in internal medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency training at the Medical College of Georgia. With 51 years of dedicated service in healthcare, Dr. Rucker has developed extensive experience in managing complex adult medical conditions. He provides care in English for his patients throughout the Augusta community.

Dr. Rucker practices at Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and Piedmont Augusta Hospital, both located in Augusta, Georgia. He focuses on treating high blood pressure conditions, including pediatric hypertension and emergency hypertensive situations. His clinical expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as comprehensive blood panels and complete blood counts to help monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Rucker an average rating of 4.5 on Vitals, reflecting their …confidence in his medical care.