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Dr. Andrew Ruthberg, MD

Dr. Andrew Ruthberg, MD

Rheumatology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Ruthberg, MD is a rheumatologist in Chicago, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ruthberg has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Brown University in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rush University Medical Center and Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

1611 W Harrison St Ste 510 Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-2800

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ruthberg specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruthberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruthberg

3.2
35 ratings, 19 with a written review
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And Dr R is very responsive on email and phone calls
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Mar 19, 2022
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Excellent
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Mar 19, 2022
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Staff and doctor are always very caring and follow all safety guidelines.
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Feb 11, 2022
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I like the whole staff
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Nov 08, 2021
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Exceptional service
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Nov 07, 2021
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Explains very detailed.
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Nov 03, 2021
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Dr Ruthberg is always very helpful . He's also very responsive with my chart emails
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Oct 30, 2021
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Dr. Ruthberg is very caring & explains everything very clearly & always asks if I have questions
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Sep 21, 2021
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Great doctor, knows his profession.
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Aug 27, 2021
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Very good & followed up immediately.
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Aug 19, 2021
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Very helpful
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Aug 14, 2021
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Dr. Ruthberg is very comprehensive - answers all questions - listens well - gives additional ideas and alternatives.
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Aug 02, 2021
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This was the first appointment with Dr. Ruthberg, and I feel I am in excellent care.
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Jul 25, 2021
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I cried after my appointment with him and I start crying when I think about it. He was humiliating. Just because he can't see my pain, he assumed it didn't exist. He shrugged his shoulders when I asked why I was in pain. He told me past diagnosis I received "were impossible" (check the research jerk, it's possible), and implied I was lying about filling out the pre-check because it didn't show on his computer, and trying to trick me about the medication i was taking because I couldn't remember the dosage. He refused to look at documentation I brought about a possible alternative diagnosis. I will never see him again, and I hope you don't see him to start.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2020
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I used to see Dr. Ruthberg when he practiced in Lexington Kentucky. He does not have a perfect ‘bedside manner’ and it took me a while to get to know him. However, he is very knowledgeable and much more caring than is immediately evident. I learned this really when my husband died. He had treated both of us at that time. He is an excellent doctor and a much more caring individual than most people realize. I wish he was close enough for me to see him again as my rheumatologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Barbara Lee Carrigan – Mar 03, 2020
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I am sure the guy is knowledgeable but when he saw that I had nothing auto immune going on he was dismissive and rude. I asked him why I was in so much pain and he shrugged and said he had no answers for me. I went instead to a physical medicine doctor who diagnosed me with Ehlers Danlos and found some good treatment options. Bedside manner, it's actually a thing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Chicago – Oct 25, 2017
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I have only seen Dr. Ruthberg once so far but out of the six Rheumatologists I have seen since 1997, he is pretty thorough and seems interested in cause and solution. We'll see how my next appointment goes!
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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Diana in Chicago, IL – Jun 01, 2017
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been taking care of me for several years one of the best i have ever seen.
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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james in Chicago, IL – Oct 19, 2016
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I deeply regret the day I met this man.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Jan 08, 2016
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I think I can say I've witnessed a revolution. When I finished my program, standard treatment for rheumatoid arthritis was something called injectable gold. In the 1980's a product called methotrexate became very popular. Around 1999 a whole group...read more

  • Rheumatology

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  • Brown U/roger Williams

    Fellowship Hospital, 1983

  • Suny Downstate Brooklyn

    Residency Hospital, 1981

  • Suny Downstate Brooklyn

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Rheumatology
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Locations

Practice

Univ. Rheumatologists1611 W Harrison St Ste 510 Chicago, IL 60612
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Practice

Office1725 W Harrison St Ste 1017 Chicago, IL 60612
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Rush Oak Park Hospital

    520 S Maple Ave
    Oak Park, IL 60304
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

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

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Weiss Memorial Hospital

    4646 N Marine Dr
    Chicago, IL 60640

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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