Mr. Benjamin Lavar Rucker MD
Internist
1138b Druid Park Ave Augusta GA, 30904About
Dr. Benjamin Rucker is an internist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Rucker specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Rucker provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1975
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Prostate Cancer
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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