Dr. Tim Franklin Ruark MD
Surgeon
1405 Centerville Rd Suite 4400 Tallahassee FL, 32308About
Dr. Tim Ruark is a general surgeon practicing in Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Ruark specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Ruark provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1989
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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