Summary

Dr. Ruth Nelson is a family medicine physician with nearly five decades of experience caring for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and has dedicated 48 years to providing comprehensive healthcare. Dr. Nelson speaks English and brings extensive knowledge to her practice in family medicine.

Dr. Nelson practices at the Family Physicians Medical Center in San Diego, California. She specializes in treating conditions such as back pain during pregnancy, back pain in children and teens, and flank pain. Her expertise includes performing physical therapy and providing infusion and intravenous therapy services. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars for her compassionate care and clinical skills.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of The Witwatersrand
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Family Physicians Medical Center

10297 Scripps TrlSan Diego, CA 92131
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed

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4.4 
48 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
San Diego , CALawrenceville , GATuscon , AZBoca Raton , FL
Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: Ben-Gurion University Of The Negev Faculty Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruth Eileen Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ruth Eileen Nelson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ruth Eileen Nelson has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of The WitwatersrandGraduated in 1984
University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1978

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Dr. Ruth Nelson's office is located at 10297 Scripps Trl, San Diego, CA, 92131.
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