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St Joseph Hospital360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 map
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St Joseph Hospital900 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401 map
Dr. Ruthie Chua is a rheumatologist in Bangor, ME. She treats disorders affecting the joints, muscles and bones (and may also involve other organ systems).
St Joseph Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ruthie M. Chua is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(207) 907-1771
Address
360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401-3979
Office Details
St Joseph Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Ruthie M. Chua is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(207) 907-1923
Address
900 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401-1900
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Ruthie Chua graduated from Other in 2007.
Dr. Chua has two offices in Maine where she specializes in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Chua works with twenty-seven doctors including Dr. Erika Madrigal Hoyos and Dr. Mukaddes Yasar.
Specialties
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Rheumatology
Rheumatologists are specialized physicians who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases—those that affect the muscles, joints and bones. Dr. Chua can diagnose and treat highly complex conditions, including those that affect other organs and systems like the brain, kidneys, blood vessels or lungs. Conditions treated may include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia, among many others.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Chua specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Chua can also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with skin conditions may be referred to a dermatologist for further diagnostic tests or treatment plans.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2007
Hospital Affiliations
- St Joseph Hospital
- Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital
- Eastern Maine Medical Center
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