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Dr. Alex Ruth M.D.

Pediatrician

4/5(6)
7733 Oak Ridge Hwy Knoxville TN, 37931
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Alex Ruth is a pediatrician practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Ruth is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ruth diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Ruth can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1966

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1966

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Dr. Alex Ruth M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7733 Oak Ridge Hwy

7733 Oak Ridge Hwy -
Knoxville, TN 37931
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New patients: 865-470-2560
Fax: 865-691-5883

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ruth


4.0

Based on 6 reviews

Dr. Alex Ruth M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pediatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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PARKWEST MEDICAL CENTERl

9352 PARK WEST BLVD KNOXVILLE TN 37923

Head northwest on Oak Ridge Highway (SR 62) 3.3 mi
Turn left onto Byington Beaver Ridge Road (SR 131) 4231 ft
Continue right onto Byington Solway Road (SR 131) 665 ft
Turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Road (SR 131) 4648 ft
Turn left onto Ball Camp Byington Rd (SR 131) 1066 ft
Continue straight onto Middlebrook Pike (SR 131) 919 ft
Continue straight onto Middlebrook Pike (SR 169) 1.9 mi
Turn right onto North Cedar Bluff Road 1.3 mi
Turn right onto Sherrill Boulevard 3523 ft
Turn left onto Park West Boulevard 870 ft
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EAST TENNESSEE CHILDRENS HOSPITALl

2018 CLINCH AVE SW KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head southeast on Oak Ridge Highway (SR 62) 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto Western Avenue (SR 62) 5.9 mi
Turn right onto North 17th Street 3205 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 1550 ft
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FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

1901 W CLINCH AVE KNOXVILLE TN 37916

Head southeast on Oak Ridge Highway (SR 62) 1.6 mi
Continue straight onto Western Avenue (SR 62) 5.9 mi
Turn right onto North 17th Street 3205 ft
Turn right onto Clinch Avenue 916 ft
Turn right onto 19th Street 150 ft
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