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Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Boise, ID.
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Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD

Family Medicine* Age 53
Boise, ID
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Boise, ID.

About

Dr. Ruth graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Boise, ID and has 27 years experience. Dr. Ruth currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center. Dr. Ruth has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruth received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Ruth's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruth is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Thrush
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hip Sprain
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shingles
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Sunburn
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Swine Flu
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
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
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Choice Health PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
  • Connexus PPO
  • Heritage and Heritage Plus 1 PPO
    Heritage Signature
  • Blue Cross of Idaho PPO

Locations

  1. 1 St Lukes Internal Medicine
    701 E Parkcenter Blvd, Boise, ID 83706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-6500
  2. 2 St Luke's Family Health-East Boise
    2083 E Hospitality Ln, Boise, ID 83716
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 333-8345
  3. 3 St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (208) 381-6500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruth
3.9
Based on 15 Reviews
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May 27, 2023
Dr. Ruth listens and makes recommendations that are in the patient's best interest. He is cognizant of drug costs and tries to work within what is best, but also cost effective. I like him so much and his clinic right now is top notch.
— May 27, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruth's profile.

Dr. Ruth frequently treats the following conditions: Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Timothy Ruth, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Boise Medical Center

    190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID