Ruth Rawlings, MD, is a double board-certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology. She has 19 years of training and experience in the medical field and is proficient in managing numerous gastrointestinal conditions. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association.
The practice is led by Dr. Ruth Rawlings, MD, a board-certified physician with extensive academic and clinical training. Dr. Rawlings completed her residency training, served as Chief Resident, and went on to complete a fellowship at Yale University, where she developed advanced expertise and a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care.
Dr. Rawlings relocated to Alamogordo with a commitment to serving rural and underserved communities. She lives locally with her family, is married, and is the proud mother of a five-year-old daughter and a newborn baby. Her deep personal connection to the community shapes the culture of Pinnacle Medical Group—one that values approachability, teamwork, continuity of care, and long-term relationships with patients.
As a physician-led practice, Pinnacle Medical Group emphasizes clinical excellence, mentorship, and sustainable practice growth, offering providers the opportunity to practice medicine with autonomy while being supported by a collaborative team. The practice is especially committed to expanding access to care for families, children, military members, and rural populations throughout Southern New Mexico.
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Conditions & Procedures
Dr. Ruth Rawlings is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, using both advanced procedures and a thoughtful, patient-centered approach. Whether addressing routine concerns like reflux or more complex diseases of the liver and bowel, Dr. Rawlings seeks to provide clear answers, effective treatment, and long-term care that improves quality of life.
Conditions Managed
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- GERD
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Colon Polyps
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Diverticulitis
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Clostridium Difficile Colitis
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Hemochromatosis
Procedures Performed
- Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Snare Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy with Control of Bleeding
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Variceal Band Ligation
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Control of Bleeding including Argon Photocoagulation for Ablation
- Video Capsule Endoscopy
- Fibroscan