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Dr. Walter Rucker, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Dr. Walter Rucker, MD
4.5 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Walter Rucker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cleveland, TN.
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Dr. Walter Rucker, MD

Family Medicine* Age 57
Cleveland, TN
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Walter Rucker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cleveland, TN.

About

Dr. Rucker graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at Baptist Medical Center.Dr. Walter Rucker, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Cleveland, TN and has 31 years experience. Dr. Rucker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland. Dr. Rucker has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Vitamin B Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rucker received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Dr. Rucker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rucker is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Locations

  1. 1 Comprehensive Wellness Center LLC
    2535 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 614-0777
  2. 2 Derr Chiropractic
    463 1st St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 790-7662

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4.5
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (24)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jun 01, 2023
Dr. Rucker is amazing, friendly, thorough, listens, supports and provides great care and suggestions.
— Jun 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baptist Medical Center
    1996
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Rucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rucker's profile.

Dr. Rucker frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Vitamin B Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Walter Rucker, MD is affiliated with Starr Regional Medical Center Athens and Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland.

Yes, Dr. Walter Rucker, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Starr Regional Medical Center Athens

    1114 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN

  • Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland

    2305 Chambliss Ave NW, Cleveland, TN