Dr. William M. Bruce, MD is a pediatrician in Paducah, KY specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1975 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. William M. Bruce, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health.
225 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE SUITE 201
Paducah, KY 42003
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Dr. William M. Bruce, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1975. He completed residency at The Regional Medical Center at Memphis. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics) and has a state license in Kentucky.
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1975)
Residency: The Regional Medical Center at Memphis (1980)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Licensed In: Kentucky
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William M. Bruce, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Ironshore Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$197
Jornay PM 20mg capsules (Bottle of 100) $137 |
JORNAY PM $60 |
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Novo Nordisk Inc |
$73
Wegovy $14 |
$59 |
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Dexcom, Inc. |
$64
DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $64 |
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GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. |
$53
PEDIARIX $19 |
BEXSERO $12 |
$23 |
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Amgen Inc. |
$50
Prolia $39 |
Repatha $12 |
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Other |
$232
XIFAXAN $41 |
Vascepa $34 |
Cologuard Collection Kit $32 |
Nuedexta $20 |
VRAYLAR $17 |
Other $88 |
Food and Beverage | $669 |
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Dr. William Bruce specializes in general pediatrics and practices in Paducah, KY. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at The Regional Medical Center at Memphis for residency. He is affiliated with Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky). According to Mercy Health , new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Bruce's office in.