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Summary
Dr. Ruth Compton is a board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in family medicine and emergency medicine. She earned her medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State and completed her residency training at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 15 years of experience in clinical practice, Dr. Compton brings extensive expertise to both comprehensive family care and urgent medical situations.
Dr. Compton is affiliated with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and practices at locations in Newport News and Onancock, Virginia. She specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her emergency medicine training allows her to provide urgent care services and perform essential diagnostic procedures like complete blood counts and kidney function tests. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a 5.0 average rating on Vitals.
Dr. Compton is affiliated with Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and practices at locations in Newport News and Onancock, Virginia. She specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies and pediatric hypertension cases. Her emergency medicine training allows her to provide urgent care services and perform essential diagnostic procedures like complete blood counts and kidney function tests. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her a 5.0 average rating on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- United States Naval Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Compton has 2 locationsSelect Specialty Hospital Hampton Roads
500 J Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601 Tel: (757) 534-5000
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | ||
| Newport News , VA | Fairfax , VA | College Park , MD | Boca Raton , FL |
| Med School: New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteo Med At Arkansas State | Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | ||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Compton
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Compton has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Compton has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Compton holds an active medical license in the state of Virginia.
Medical License
Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at United States Naval Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteo Med At Arkansas State in 2011.
NPI Number
Dr. Compton's NPI number is 1831484047.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Dr. Ruth Compton accepting new patients?
- Dr. Ruth Compton has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Ruth Compton accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ruth Compton accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ruth Compton affiliated with?
- Dr. Ruth Compton is affiliated with Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital Hampton Roads, Guam Memorial Hospital Authority, and Guam Regional Medical City.
- Where is Dr. Ruth Compton's office located?
- Dr. Ruth Compton's office is located at 500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA, 23601.
- Does Dr. Ruth Compton accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Ruth Compton has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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