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Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Psychiatry* Age 73
Dr. Ruth Covington, DO
2.3 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a Psychiatrist in Chester, PA.
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Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Psychiatry* Age 73
Chester, PA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a Psychiatrist in Chester, PA.

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Dr. Covington graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a Psychiatrist in Chester, PA and has 44 years experience. Dr. Covington currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Crozer-Chester Medical Center. At present, Dr. Covington received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Covington's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Covington is board certified in Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Prospect CCMC LLC
    1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 874-5257

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Jan 28, 2019
Very mindful of your whole body health not just mental. Takes all aspects of general health into consideration before coming to a conclusion.
— Jan 28, 2019
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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry
Addiction Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    1981
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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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
  • Jfk Memorial Hospital
    1982
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital
    1985
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ruth Covington, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Covington's profile.

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is affiliated with Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ruth Covington, DO holds board certification in Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA