
Dr. Ruth Eileen Nelson M.D
Family Practitioner
10297 Scripps Trl San Diego CA, 92131About
Dr. Ruth Nelson is a family practitioner practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson 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 The Witwatersrand- Med Sch- Johannesburg- So Africa 1978
University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences 1984
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