Dr. Deborah Ruggles MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
11120 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy Leawood KS, 66211About
Dr. Deborah Ruggles is a physiatrist practicing in Leawood, KS. Dr. Ruggles is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Ruggles 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. Ruggles 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1986
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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