About
Ruth Musick, MD, holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, a combined specialty she pursued to care for patients across the full arc of life. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, now McGovern Medical School, and completed her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Texas Medical Center. Before medical school, she swam competitively at Centenary College of Louisiana on an athletic scholarship.
Dr. Musick was born in New Orleans and moved to Houston before Hurricane Katrina. Her family cultivated a strong sense of self-sufficiency, and her own experience as a patient, including a thyroid cancer diagnosis just before medical school, deepened her commitment to compassionate, clear-headed care. She and her husband, an anesthesiologist, moved to Dallas after eight years in Houston. She currently accepts new patients.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Centenary College of Louisiana (athletic scholarship, swimming)
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (now McGovern Medical School)
Residency
Combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency, Texas Medical Center, Houston
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Musick right for?
Dr. Musick is a strong fit for patients who want one physician to follow them from childhood through adulthood. Adults managing thyroid conditions or other chronic diagnoses benefit from her personal experience and clinical depth. Patients who value a physician with broad internal medicine training and a grounded, practical approach will connect well with her. She accepts new patients across all age groups.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Musick holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. This combined training lets her care for patients of all ages, from children through older adults, under one roof.
Yes, Dr. Musick currently accepts new patients at Paradigm Family Health in Dallas.
Dr. Musick completed her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Texas Medical Center in Houston. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, now known as McGovern Medical School.
Yes. Dr. Musick's combined training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics means she can serve as the primary care physician for both children and adults in the same family.
Dr. Musick received a thyroid cancer diagnosis just before starting medical school. That experience shaped her commitment to compassionate, clear-headed care and informs how she supports patients navigating serious health concerns.
Dr. Musick treats a broad range of conditions across Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. These include thyroid disorders, chronic disease management, preventive care, and general primary care concerns for both children and adults.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026