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Dr. Ruth D. Montalvo, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(7)
2740 Ray Knight Way Suite 100 Albany GA, 31707
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Dr. Ruth Montalvo is a gastroenterologist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Montalvo specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Montalvo performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

University of Puerto Rico BS 0

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish

Areas of expertise and specialization

colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy (EGD), flexible sigmoidoscopy, telehealth appointments, and video capsule endoscopy

Treatments

  • Crohn's Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Diarrhea
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain
  • Gas

Dr. Ruth D. Montalvo, MD's Practice location

Ruth Montalvo, MD

2740 Ray Knight Way Suite 100 -
Albany, GA 31707
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Dr. Ruth D. Montalvo, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist 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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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Ruth D. Montalvo, who serves patients in Atlanta, Georgia.

A devoted gastroenterologist, Dr. Montalvo has a focus on colon cancer prevention and screening, as well as expertise in general gastroenterology. She specializes in colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy (EGD), flexible sigmoidoscopy, telehealth appointments, and video capsule endoscopy.

Before embarking on her professional journey, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Puerto Rico and went on to achieve her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine. 

An expert in her field, Dr. Montalvo is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.

On a more personal note, Dr. Montalvo is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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