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Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD

Family Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD
4.4 (29 Ratings)

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Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Carolina Beach, NC.
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Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD

Family Medicine* Age 51
Carolina Beach, NC
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25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Carolina Beach, NC.

About

Dr. Ruscetti graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1999 and completed a residency at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Carolina Beach, NC and has 25 years experience. Dr. Ruscetti currently practices at Wilmington Health - Carolina Beach and are affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Ruscetti received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 29 times. Dr. Ruscetti's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ruscetti is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Locations

  1. 1 Wilmington Health - Carolina Beach
    1300 Bridge Barrier Rd Ste 2, Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Experience and Background Check

Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Limb Pain
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Limb Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Dehydration
Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Cosmetics
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Tinnitus
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Urinary Stones
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruscetti
4.4
Based on 29 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Dec 01, 2021
Dr. Ruscetti is truly an exceptional doctor. His skills an expertise as a doctor are clearly outstanding and he digs deep with questions and engages in two-way conversations that always leave me feeling confident that I'm doing everything I can for my personal health. I've had many doctors over the years but Dr. Ruscetti is by far the best.
Jeff Rothrock — Dec 01, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD is a family medicine physician in Carolina Beach, NC and has over 24 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1999. He specializes in Family Medicine.
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New Hanover Regional Medical Center
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruscetti's profile.

Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howard Ruscetti, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Dr. Ruscetti has over 25 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

    240 Hospital Dr NE, Bolivia, NC

  • Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

    2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC

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