Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland M.D.?
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Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland M.D.

Surgeon

5/5(49)
1561 Long Pond Rd Suite 210 Rochester NY, 14626
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Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Ruth Hetland is a general surgeon practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Hetland specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Hetland provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1976

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1976

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 41 years of experience

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Breast Cancer
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1561 Long Pond Rd Suite 210

1561 Long Pond Rd Suite 210 -
Rochester, NY 14626
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New patients: 585-454-6720
Fax: 585-922-8865

2235 CLINTON AVE S -
ROCHESTER, NY 14618
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New patients: 585-454-6720
Fax: 585-454-7328

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hetland


5.0

Based on 49 reviews

Dr. Ruth Ellen Hetland M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 49 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNITY HOSPITAL OF ROCHESTERl

1555 LONG POND ROAD ROCHESTER NY 14626

Head south on Long Pond Road 3.4 mi
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ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITALl

1425 PORTLAND AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14621

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HIGHLAND HOSPITALl

1000 SOUTH AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620

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1000 SOUTH AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620

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601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY 14642

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