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Dr. Ruth Higdon M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecologic Oncology
2596 F RD GRAND JUNCTION CO, 81505About
Dr. Ruth Higdon is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Higdon specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Higdon can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Higdon can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Univ of Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1982
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Practice At 750 Wellington Ave
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