Dr. Ruth Hoover is a physiatrist in North Charleston, SC. She helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Dr. Ruth Hoover graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1989.
Dr. Hoover has one office in South Carolina where she specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Preventive Medicine.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Hoover may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Pain management doctors specialize in caring for patients who are dealing with chronic pain, whether resulting from injury, disease, or otherwise. Dr. Hoover 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. Hoover will evaluate the patient and their medical history, in addition to performing tests to arrive at a precise diagnosis.
Preventive medicine doctors specialize in predictive and preventive medicine. Dr. Hoover is trained to educate and work side-by-side with patients to help them make choices resulting in a healthy lifestyle. This can include sticking to a nutritious diet and regular exercise regimen for optimal health. Preventive medicine can have a great effect on a patient's health by preempting future illnesses or diseases due to a healthy lifestyle and conscientious medical care.
Medical College of Pennsylvania
MD • 1989
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Hoover, but only those who participate in Medicare.