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Dr. Ruth Yates, MD

Dermatology*
4.5 (15)
Map Pin Small Huntsville, AL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ruth Yates, MD

Dr. Ruth Yates, MD is a Dermatologist in Huntsville, AL. They specialize in Dermatology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Dermatology. They graduated from Meharry Medical College and is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. Dr. Yates, completed a residency at Presbytarian|Vanderbilt. Patients rated Dr. Yates an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Yates works at Practice in Huntsville, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Impetigo along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Ruth A Yates MD
    520 Madison St SE Ste C, Huntsville, AL 35801 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 536-4401

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  • Huntsville Hospital

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Impetigo
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Excision of Skin Lesion
Destruction of Benign Skin Lesion
Actinic Keratosis
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Psoriasis Vulgaris
Destruction of Malignant Skin Lesion
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
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Acne
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Alopecia
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Basal Cell Carcinoma
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Cellulitis
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
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Nail Infection
Plantar Wart
Psoriasis
Rash
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Ringworm
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Cancer
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Benign Skin Lesion
Excision of Skin Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Bedsores
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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Chest Pain
Cold Sore
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatomyositis
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erythema Multiforme
Erythema Nodosum
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
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Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
Intertrigo
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Latex Allergy
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Planus
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Melanoma
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Psoriatic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Seborrheic Keratosis
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Skin Discoloration
Sleep Apnea
Tinea Versicolor
Tobacco Use Disorder
Torticollis
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitiligo
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Excision
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Melanoma Screening
Mole Evaluation
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    Specialties*
    • Dermatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1063470250
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Presbytarian|Vanderbilt
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Meharry Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Dermatology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Ruth Yates, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Yates is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Yates has seen patients for Impetigo, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Yates on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Yates. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Yates.

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