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Summary
Dr. Ruth Westra has practiced family medicine for 50 years and is affiliated with Essentia Health Sandstone. She earned her medical degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and sees patients in Moose Lake, Minnesota. She speaks English, French, and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 50 years of experience
- speaks English, French, Spanish
- Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 50 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 12 Years of Experience | 9 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, French, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu | Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French |
| Moose Lake , MN | Houston , TX | Lawrenceville , GA | Coral Gables , FL |
| Med School: Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ruth Elaine Westra
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruth Elaine Westra has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
50 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Des Moines University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1976.
NPI Number
Dr. Westra's NPI number is 1841293446.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ruth Westra affiliated with?
- Dr. Ruth Westra is affiliated with Essentia Health Sandstone.
- Where is Dr. Ruth Westra's office located?
- Dr. Ruth Westra's office is located at 4572 County Road 61, Moose Lake, MN, 55767.
- What languages does Dr. Ruth Westra speak?
- Dr. Ruth Westra speaks English, French, and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Ruth Westra accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ruth Westra accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Ruth Westra accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Ruth Westra has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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