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Comprehensive Pain Specialists120 Highland Center Drive, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203 map
Dr. Ruth Anderson is a pain management doctor in Columbia. She creates customized pain management plans for patients suffering from chronic pain.
Comprehensive Pain Specialists
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ruth K. Anderson is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
120 Highland Center Drive, Suite 120, Columbia, SC 29203
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:00 pm | ||
| Fri | — |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Self-pay
Bio
Dr. Ruth Anderson graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas in 1993 before completing a residency in Pain Management at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She then completed a fellowship in Pain Management at University of Chicago.
Dr. Anderson has one office in South Carolina where she specializes in Pain Management and Anesthesiology.
Specialties
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Pain Management
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Anderson creates customized pain management plans for patients that may include therapy, medication management, or minimally invasive procedures. When creating a customized pain management plan, Dr. Anderson will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
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Anesthesiology
As an anesthesiologist in Columbia, SC, Dr. Anderson ensures patients are free of pain before (pre-op), during, and after (post-op) a surgical procedure. By administering anesthesia, Dr. Anderson ensures that patients do not feel the pain of a surgical procedure.
Education & Training
Medical School
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
MD • AOA • 1993
Residency
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Geisinger Medical Center • Danville, PA
Residency in Pain Management
Fellowship
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University of Chicago
Fellowship in Pain Management
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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