Ruth Turkson, MD, provides family medicine care for patients of all ages. Whether you need a routine wellness visit, help managing chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure, or support with weight management, anxiety or depression, Dr. Turkson is here for you. She also provides preventive health services, women's health care, pediatric visits and healthy aging support.

Dr. Turkson earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B.) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana, and completed a family medicine residency in O'Fallon, Illinois. She is board-certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Her training across both inpatient and outpatient settings prepared her to care for the whole person at every stage of life.

Good care starts with listening. Dr. Turkson takes time to understand your concerns, explains your options in plain language and involves you in decisions about your health. Her goal is to build a lasting relationship with you so she can help you and your family stay well for years to come.