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Dr. Albert Ruttinger, DO

Dr. Albert Ruttinger, DO

Geriatric Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Albert Ruttinger, DO is a geriatric medicine physician in Surprise, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from KS University OF MED & BIOSCI College OF OSTEO MED in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner Boswell Medical Center and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 42 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (42 reviews)

Practice

13951 W Grand Ave Ste 203 Surprise, AZ 85374

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Dr. Ruttinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruttinger

2.1
42 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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No difference between MD and DO
Picked a DO because thought would be more interested on a holistic approach. Very anti vaccine but very aggressive in treating lab values
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 01, 2023
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Five star all the way
Doctor has a good qualified staff. Friendly, efficient, and professional. It's easy to make appointments. Dr. Ruttinger listens and is not dismissive to our questions. He's always happy to explain and doesn't rush you out until everything is answered to our satisfaction.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Joe & Janet Ortiz – Dec 12, 2022
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Always there for me and my husband
Treated my precancer spot on my ear that a dermatologist never got to go away. He explained the importance of being thorough about treatments. Very helpful in giving written prescriptions so I could go through GoodRx to save cost of meds. Treated us as an important patient. I love the fact that blood draw is in his office instead of going to a lab.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jane and Ron – Aug 24, 2022
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Best doctor that I ever had!
He listens to your symptoms and then responds with the proper treatment.He has helped me through many illnesses.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Lou Callan – Jun 27, 2022
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Unfortunately my mothers doctor of many years had to retire due to her health and we were referred to Dr Ruttinger by her insurance company. We decided to stick to the insurance company that she has been with for years and made an appointment with him even though it meant travelling to Surprise from Wickenburg to see him . Every time we see him he is so condescending and rude. Plus having to wait for over an hour each time we have an appointment. Yesterday's visit was the worse! He always asks what we are in to see him about even though it was a followup visit. So when he asked what we were seeing him for I thought it was for the results of a recent test he had sent her for. He informed me it was not and began reprimanding us. He said if we wanted the test results that we should have asked the front desk to look for them so that they would have time to get them before the appointment. How would we know that we would have to ask for something the doctor had ordered??? RUDE RUDE RUDE!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Holly – Mar 04, 2020
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He rules patients with unprofessional conduct!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Joseph R Ptacek – Jan 23, 2020
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Office girls are extremely rude and unorganized. I have never been spoken to like that on miscommunication THEY had with THEIR supplier. If you feel you are doing someone a "favor" your in the wrong field.! Nothing short of Horrible!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Chris – Dec 13, 2019
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Left him 2.5 years ago! Best decision ever!! Kept giving LOTSS of meds but never explained why! Wish I would’ve left him years ago!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2019
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Wouldn't even give one star. Horrible experience. Was there for over 2 hours total. Waited in the exam room for 55 minutes....he stood outside the door and discussed what they would be having for lunch before he came in, with no apology for being late. FYI: they chose Chilies. Did not read the chart. Floated through everything with absolutely no concern for patient. Very generic .Could say more, too angry at this point. NEVER RETURNING.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
15 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2019
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Very rude, won't answer questions and is arrogant. Has time to talk politics but when you ask him a medical question tells you that you need to book another appointment. We are seeking another doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
8 others found this helpful
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Sandra in Surprise, AZ – Oct 30, 2018
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My husbnd and I have been going to Dr. Ruttinger for 4 years. We are always treated great in the office. My husband has breathing problems and they are always able to work him in. I know that has saved him from having to go to the hospital a few times.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Donna Y in Buckeye, AZ – Jun 05, 2016
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Front desk doesn't even acknowledge you. More concerned with ordering lunch than patient care. Was told they were sending my prescriptions to my pharmacy but never did. Had to call them back to get it all straightened out. Rushed through my appointment so fast that my questions weren't answered. My chart was mixed with another patients chart. As he was in room with me he started pulling the pages out and threw them in the trash. Didn't even shred! Decided to switch that same day.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
17 others found this helpful
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Lindsay in Surprise, AZ – Apr 01, 2016
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Rude, condescending, arrogant.....says NO to everything you ask him. Will not listen, just lectures that HE is the doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
21 others found this helpful
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calligal55 in Surprise, AZ – Feb 18, 2016
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biography

Dr. Ruttinger is Board Certified in Family Practice and Geriatric Medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.  After working with big companies he decided to start his own business in 2000 in Sun City West.  He now...read more
  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Arizona Health Sciences Center- Geriatrics

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • University Of Arizona Health Sciences Center- Faculty Development Fellowship Seminar

    1992
  • Oklahoma State University Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Tulsa Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Ks University Of Med & Biosci College Of Osteo Med

    Medical School, 1985
  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
Geriatric Medicine
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Practice

A. Clark Ruttinger D O PLLC13951 W Grand Ave Ste 203 Surprise, AZ 85374
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    • Mon: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 6:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Banner Estrella Medical Center

    9201 W Thomas Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85037
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Banner Boswell Medical Center

    10401 W Thunderbird Blvd
    Sun City, AZ 85351
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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  • Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center

    14502 W Meeker Blvd
    Sun City West, AZ 85375
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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