Ruth Green, PA-C
- NPI Number: 1073521738
- Primary Specialty: Family Medicine & Primary Care
About Ruth
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
"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."
- Army Commendation Medal (2nd award)
- National Defense Service Ribbon
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal
- Overseas Service Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
- Medical School
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Physician Assistant Studies
University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Grand Forks, ND
- Board Certification
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Basic life support (BLS)
- 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