Ruth Kimo, MD

 Ruth Kimo, MD, is a board-certified provider specializing in obstetrics and gynecology at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Family Medicine at Health Plaza and at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Birth Center. Conditions she frequently treats include:

• Hypertension  
• Diabetes  
• Hyperlipidemia
• Obesity
• Anxiety and depression
• Asthma
• Pregnancy and prenatal Care
• Gestational Diabetes
• Pregnancy- related hypertension/preeclampsia
• Abnormal uterine bleeding

Procedures she performs include:

• Pap smear
• Colposcopy
• Endometrial biopsy
• Joint injections and aspirations
• Skin biopsies and shave biopsies
• Incision and drainage of abscesses

Dr. Kimo wants you to know she genuinely values your time, concerns and maintaining your trust. She strives to provide care that’s both efficient and effective. While she’s organized and mindful of minimizing unnecessary waiting, she never wants efficiency to come at the expense of your experience. She takes the time to listen, understand what matters to you and explain medical information in a clear and understandable way.

Feeling privileged to care for you through all stages of life, she believes in shared decision-making and partnering with you to develop thoughtful, personalized plans that reflect your medical needs, values and goals. Ultimately, her goal is for you to feel heard, respected, informed and confident in your care.

Outside of work, Dr. Kimo loves cooking, traveling, music, fashion, photography, discovering niche fragrances, exploring food and new restaurants, soccer, staying active and spending time with family and friends.