Ruth Green, PA-C
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NPI Number:
1073521738
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Primary Specialty:
Family Medicine & Primary Care
About
Ruth Green, PA-C, is a family medicine provider at Altru Professional Center. Outside of work, she enjoys crossword puzzles, aerobics, gardening, and spending time with her beloved grandchildren and her Chihuahua. Her dream is to travel to all of the National Parks when she retires.
Professional Memberships
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Taught classes on diabetes for Kingman, Kansas community for 2 years, Preceptor for 48 PA students from Wichita State University for 5 years
Philosophy of Medicine
"I approach patients with heartfelt empathy and an open mind. I treat each patient with the same kindness and respect I feel for my loved ones. I believe that through a trusting relationship and good communication, I can positively impact a patient's health by giving them the tools they need to become their own advocate for maintaining a healthful life."
Locations
Altru Professional Center
Awards
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Army Commendation Medal (2nd award)
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National Defense Service Ribbon
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Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
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Good Conduct Medal
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Overseas Service Medal
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Army Service Ribbon
Education
- Medical School
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Physician Assistant Studies
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Grand Forks, ND
- Board Certification
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Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
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Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
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Basic life support (BLS)
Medical Interests
Special Clinical Interests:
- Closed fractures and dislocations
- Joint injection/aspiration
- Laceration repairs, both simple and complex
- Sebaceous cyst excision
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Foreign body removal from eyes and various other body parts/orifices
- Ingrown toenail removal
- SCAT concussion assessment
- DOT physicals
- Work-related injuries
- Hemorrhoidectomies
- Interpreting EKG's and X-rays
97 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
Our Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to care provider related questions from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Time with Provider is Meaningful
Listens Well and is Respectful
Reviews
Reviews are collected from our patient experience survey results. Comments may be edited or omitted in some instances, for example to remove protected health information or a reference to irrelevant information. We do not alter any information that would change the meaning or sentiment of the comment.
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08/26/2023
Ruth Green is who I feel most comfortable talking to about my health concerns. She is always good at listening to concerns and advocating for the patient.
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08/12/2023
Ruth Greene was professional and pleasant.
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07/21/2023
Everyone was totally on top of everything. They had my necessary info on hand which was a godsend and Dr. Green gave me what I felt was an accurate prognosis. Very impressed with all.
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06/09/2023
Good
