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Dr. Ruth Lorena Guevara M.D.
Family Practitioner
100 Hospital Rd Suite 203 Patchogue NY, 11772About
Dr. Ruth Guevara is a family practitioner practicing in Patchogue, NY. Dr. Guevara specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Guevara possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile MD
Pontificia Universidad CatÛlica del Ecuador Facultad de Medicina 2003
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- High Cholesterol
- Birth Defects
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 100 Hospital Rd Suite 203
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Nearest Hospitals
BROOKHAVEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
101 HOSPITAL ROAD PATCHOGUE NY 11772UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l
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