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Dr. Ruthie May Chua, MD

Rheumatology*
4.4 (8)
Map Pin Small Mount Vernon, WA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ruthie May Chua, MD

Dr. Ruthie May Chua, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Mount Vernon, WA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Cebu Institute of Medicine and is affiliated with Cascade Valley Hospital, Skagit Valley Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. Chua, completed a residency at Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester. Patients rated Dr. Chua an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Chua works at Skagit Regional Clinics - Riverbend in Mount Vernon, WA with other offices in Arlington, WA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain, Fibromyalgia and Limb Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana 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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Dr. Chua's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Skagit Regional Clinics - Riverbend
    2320 Freeway Dr, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 814-6800
    Monday
    07:00 - 19:30
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 19:30
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 19:30
    Thursday
    07:00 - 19:30
    Friday
    07:00 - 19:30
  2. 2
    Skagit Regional Health - Smokey Point
    3823 172nd St NE, Arlington, WA 98223 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 428-2500
    Monday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Cascade Valley Hospital
  • Skagit Valley Hospital
  • St. Joseph Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain

Treatment frequency



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Joint Pain
Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain
Chronic Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Gout
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Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amyloidosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Anxiety
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Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthritis of the Neck
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Back Pain
Behçet's Disease
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chest Pain
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Itchy Skin
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Myositis
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Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Post-Viral Disorder
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Still's Disease
Symptomatic Menopause
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Tension Headache
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Trigger Finger
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Varicose Eczema
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Bone Density Scan
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
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    About Dr. Ruthie May Chua, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Filipino
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1215208970
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Cntr
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester
    Residency
    Internship
    • Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Cebu Institute of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of The Philippines
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ruthie May Chua, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Chua is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Chua has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Chua. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Chua.

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