Dr. Ruth A Fischer-wright MD
Family Practitioner
4015 Mercantile Dr Suite 200 Lake Oswego OR, 97035About
Dr. Ruth Fischer-wright is a family practitioner practicing in Lake Oswego, OR. Dr. Fischer-wright specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Fischer-wright possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University of Washington School of Medicine 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Dementia
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Insomnia
- Vascular Disease
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