Summary

Dr. Ruth Atkinson specializes in internal medicine and oncology, bringing comprehensive expertise to cancer care and related medical conditions. They earned their medical degree and focus on providing integrated care that addresses both cancer treatment and the broader health needs of their patients.

Dr. Atkinson practices at Alabama Oncology in Birmingham, Alabama, where they treat patients with various gastrointestinal concerns including cancer-related digestive issues and chronic diarrhea. They perform colonoscopies and other diagnostic procedures to help identify and monitor conditions affecting the lower digestive tract. Their approach combines internal medicine principles with specialized oncology knowledge to provide thorough patient care.

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Quick Facts

  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Alabama Oncology

2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 628Birmingham, AL 35209

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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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 , ALBirmingham , ALAugusta , GALyons , CO
Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruth C Atkinson

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ruth C Atkinson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ruth C Atkinson has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology

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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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