Ruth J. Lotz, MD, FAAP is a pediatrician located at 4022 Freedom Lake Drive in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lotz has a passion for helping new parents care for their newborns and babies, as well as following their growth and development into young adulthood. With experience in caring for college-aged patients, she has a special appreciation for adolescents and the direct impact she can have on their health and development. Dr. Lotz's multicultural background, having lived in Germany, Mexico, and Spain, allows her to relate to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs at sporting events or exploring the outdoors. The institution uses the nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey to measure patient ratings, with responses on a scale of 1 to 5. Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks.