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Ruth E King, ARNP

  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Franciscan Medical Group
Accepting new patients

Ruth E King, ARNP

Ruth King, ARNP, specializes in obesity medicine. As a weight management nurse practitioner, Ruth focuses on fostering a holistic and individualized journey to promote health that puts her patients at the center of their weight loss journey. She prioritizes building a supportive and empathetic relationship with each patient that takes into account their unique medical history, lifestyle and personal goals.

Using evidence-based interventions, Ruth employs a combination of nutritional guidance, physical activity recommendations and behavioral strategies to empower patients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Her goal is to partner with patients, offering personalized support to enhance their well-being and promote long-term success in managing their weight and overall health.

Ruth is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She holds an Obesity Medicine Association Certificate of Advanced Education.

Away from work, Ruth enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, getting outside into nature, baking, weight lifting, and singing.

Specialties

  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)

Credentials

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Education

  • Professional Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Montana State University, Graduate College of Nursing, Bozeman, 2018

Medical groups

  • Franciscan Medical Group
  • Puget Sound High Value Network
  • Rainier Health Network

Languages

  • English

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