Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Psychiatry  ·  
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Age 66
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Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a psychiatry specialist in Chester, PA and has been practicing for 33 years. She graduated from University Of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey / New Jersey School Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981 and specializes in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and more.
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Department of Psychiatry

30 Medical Center Blvd Ste 407

Chester, PA 19013

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Amerihealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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more than 57% of peers
Adjustment Disorder
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more than 57% of peers
Psychiatric Evaluation
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more than 40% of peers

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3  Specialties

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Addiction Psychiatry

1  Board Certifications

  • Psychiatry
    Accredited by: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology*

5  Conditions Treated

2  Procedures

  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Background Check

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0 Sanctions

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Education

  • University Of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey / New Jersey School Of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1981
  • Jfk Meml Hospital
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1982
  • Institute Penn Hospital
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1985

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Dr. Covington's Performance

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Patient Comments (2)

We would not get anywhere with my appointments, just go over history and she's would write me a script for an antidepressant. Don't cancel an appointment (even if it's a week before the appointment because you had a death in the family and the funeral is being scheduled for the day of your...more
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Dr. Covington accepts 6 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Amerihealth
    Personal Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
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Dr. Covington's affiliated hospitals

Crozer - Chester Medical Center
1 Medical Center Blvd
Chester, PA 19013
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Delaware County Memorial Hospital
501 N Lansdowne Ave
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
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Springfield Hospital
190 W Sproul Rd
Springfield, PA 19064
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Taylor Hospital
175 E Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19078
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