Dr. Ruth E Thatcher MD
Family Practitioner
502 E. Monroe Street Rapid City SD, 57701About
Dr. Ruth Thatcher is a family practitioner practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Thatcher 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. Thatcher 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
Univ Of Sd Sch Of Med- Vermillion Sd- 1995
University of South Dakota 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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