Dr. Beth Tobing-ruiz MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
3701 Loop Rd Tuscaloosa AL, 35404About
Dr. Beth Tobing-ruiz is a nephrologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Tobing-ruiz specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Tobing-ruiz most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
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Manila Central University / College of Medicine MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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