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About Ruth Abeles, MD

Ruth Abeles, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine doctor. She provides primary care for adults, including preventive care and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Dr. Abeles has special interests in women's health, LGBTQ care, obesity medicine and geriatric care. She also manages the care of people with multiple medical problems ranging from diabetes and hypertension, to thyroid disease, heart conditions, and many others.

Dr. Abeles is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Society of General Internal Medicine.

She completed her residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, where she was chief medical resident and received the David Weeks Memorial Award as resident of the year. Dr. Abeles earned her medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. She is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine.

Outside of work, Dr. Abeles enjoys travel, yoga, hiking and half-marathons. She speaks Mandarin fluently.

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Medical DegreeSt. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West IndiesResidencySUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY
GenderFemale
LanguagesMandarin
Date Joined Staff2020-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Adult Medicine
  • Diabetes
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Hypertension
  • Obesity Management
  • Overall Health and Well-Being
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Primary Care
  • Women's Health
  • LGBTQ Care
Endocrinology

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

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    All good
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    Everyone is great
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    I was very impressed with Dr. Ruth Abeles. She is very competent, thorough, kind and encouraging.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr Abeles and her team are extremely helpful and thoughtful.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    glad I found this provider for my provider
    Recognition
    everyone was positive, active listeners, helpful and watchful, couldn't ask for more
    - Verified UCSD Patient
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    Excellence
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    Everyone was very kind and respectful.
    - Verified UCSD Patient