Dr. Ruby Ann Halper-erkkila MD
Family Practitioner
48 Robbins Rd Somerville NJ, 08876About
Dr. Ruby Halper-erkkila is a family practitioner practicing in Somerville, NJ. Dr. Halper-erkkila specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Halper-erkkila possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 1985
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Obesity
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Hyperthyroidism
- Flu
- Lyme Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
- Vascular Disease
- Graves' Disease
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