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Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Psychiatry•Female•Age 70

Psychiatry

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a Psychiatry Specialist in Chester, PA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rowan U, School of Osteopathic Medicine medical school in 1981. She is affiliated with Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Her office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO

Department of Psychiatry

1 Medical Center Blvd Chester, PA 19013 ()
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She is rude and nasty.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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PA – Jun 29, 2019
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Very mindful of your whole body health not just mental. Takes all aspects of general health into consideration before coming to a conclusion.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Jan 28, 2019
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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 appointment ) because she will tell you she is losing money that way. She also may hint/bring up politics or political agendas and may offend what you believe.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Aug 17, 2017
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Rude, arrogant, very unhelpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Biography

Dr. Ruth Covington, DO is a Psychiatry Specialist in Chester, PA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rowan U,...Read more

Specialties

  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry

Education

1985
Institute of the Pennsylvania Hospital
Residency Hospital
1982
Jfk Meml Hosp
Internship Hospital
1981
Rowan U, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School

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Does Dr. Ruth Covington, DO offer telehealth services?

Dr. Covington has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

What are Dr. Ruth Covington, DO's top areas of care?

Dr. Covington frequently treats Dementia or Depression Screening, Psychological Evaluation, and Psychiatric Evaluation. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Covington treats.

Where is Dr. Ruth Covington, DO's office located?

Dr. Covington's office is located at 1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Covington's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Dementia or Depression Screening
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Dr. Covington performs Dementia or Depression Screening more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Covington performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

Psychological Evaluation
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Covington performs Psychological Evaluation more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Covington performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

Psychiatric Evaluation
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Covington performs Psychiatric Evaluation more than 80% of her peers

Dr. Covington performs this procedure more than 80% of her peers

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Dr. Covington's conditions and procedures:

  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
  • Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dementia or Depression Screening
  • Drug and Alcohol Dependence
  • Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
  • Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
  • Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Tobacco Use Disorder

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Dr. Covington accepts the following insurance:

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Department of Psychiatry1 Medical Center Blvd Chester, PA 19013
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Delaware County Memorial Hospital

Drexel Hill, PA

63% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% lower than the national average

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