Ruth Fuqua LAT, ATC, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Ruth Fuqua LAT, ATC

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Sports Medicine

140 W FRANKLIN ST CHAPEL HILL NC, 27516
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Dr. Ruth Fuqua is a physiatrist practicing in CHAPEL HILL, NC. Dr. Fuqua is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Fuqua focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Fuqua can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

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CHAPEL HILL, NC 27516
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