Dr. Ruthanne Rauschenbach Gallagher M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
8120 Main St Suite 300 Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Ruthanne Gallagher is an adolescent specialist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Gallagher works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Gallagher treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1978
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Swimmer's Ear
- Fever
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Outer Ear Infection
- Conjunctivitis
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