Dr. Charles S Ruark MD
Emergency Physician | Emergency Medical Services
555 Hartsville Pike Gallatin TN, 37066About
Dr. Charles Ruark practices Emergency Medicine in Gallatin, TN. Dr. Ruark assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Ruark examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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