Dr. Vilma E Ruddock M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
320 Hospital Rd Canton GA, 30114About
Dr. Vilma Ruddock is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Canton, GA. Dr. Ruddock specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Ruddock can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Ruddock can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1979
Harvard Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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