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Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 64
Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD
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Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC.
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Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD

Pain Medicine* Age 64
Wilmington, NC
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC.

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Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist in Wilmington, NC and has 31 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1993 and completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pa.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Dr. Anderson has experience treating conditions like Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Sciatica and Osteoarthritis of Spine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Anderson received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Anderson is board certified in Anesthesiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Spinal Nerve Block
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Postoperative Pain
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Spondylitis
Facet Blocks
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Steroid Injection
Acute Postoperative Pain
Adult Scoliosis
Allergic Arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Ankle
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Finger
Arthritis of the Foot
Arthritis of the Hand
Arthritis of the Midfoot
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthritis of the Shoulder
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthritis of the Toe
Arthritis of the Wrist
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Arthropathy of Spinal Facet Joint
Back Injuries
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Climacteric Arthropathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Facet Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Gouty Arthropathy
Hip Arthritis
Infectious Arthritis
Joint Disorders
Knee Arthritis
Knee Disorders
Knee Pain
Kyphosis
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Lordosis
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Lumbar Disc Degeneration
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Male Pelvic Pain
Migraine
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Monoarthropathy
Myelopathy
Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Neuropathic Arthropathy
Non-Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthropathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pelvic Pain
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Polyarthropathy
Polyneuropathy
Post-Infectious Reactive Arthropathy
Post-Traumatic Arthritis
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Psoriatic Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Seronegative Arthritis
Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy
Shoulder Pain
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylarthritis
Spondylarthropathy
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Transient Arthropathy
Traumatic Arthropathy
Upper Back Pain
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Bursa Injection
Cervical Block
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Cervical Facet Joint Injection
Cervical Medial Branch Block
Chronic Pain Management
Epidural Injection
Epidural Steroid Injections
Facet Block
Facet Joint Injection
Fluoroscopic-Guided Hip Injection
Ganglion Impar Block
Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric Block
Intercostal Nerve Block
Ischial Bursa Injection
Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Medial Branch Block
Lumbar Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy
Lumbar Selective Nerve Root Block
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Medical Branch Block
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nerve Blocks
Nerve Root Block
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Peripheral Nerve Block
Physical Examination
Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Injections
Stellate Ganglion Block
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Tendon and Bursa Injection
Third Occipital Nerve Block
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Trigger Point Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Medicare
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  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Select Physical Therapy Holdings Inc
    2716 Ashton Dr, Wilmington, NC 28412
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Emergeortho PA
    2000 Brabham Ave Ste 100, Jacksonville, NC 28546
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 332-3800
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Brunswick Surgery Center LLC
    1168 E Cutlar Crossing Ste 101, Leland, NC 28451
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (910) 660-4600

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3.5
Based on 50 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (17)

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Apr 18, 2024
She helped me understand my back pain and how I can improve my posture.
Karen — Apr 18, 2024
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About Me

Specialties*
Pain Medicine
Headache Management
Interventional Pain Medicine
Sports Medicine Pain Management
Acute Pain Medicine
Interventional Spine Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
Anesthesiology
Pain Management Nursing
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St. Paul Hospital in Dallas
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Geisinger Medical Center, Danville Pa
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Anderson's profile.

Dr. Anderson frequently treats the following conditions: Lumbosacral Radiculopathy, Sciatica and Osteoarthritis of Spine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ruth Anderson, MD holds board certification in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC