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Dr. John Rucker, MD

Dr. John Rucker, MD

Pulmonary Disease*

Dr. John Rucker, MD is a pulmonologist in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Rucker has extensive experience in Interstitial Lung Disease and Obstructive Lung Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center and Trident Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (12 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
9150 Medcom St Ste B
North Charleston, SC 29406

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rucker is affiliated with Trident Medical Center Charleston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Rucker specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Pulmonology. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Rucker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucker

3.3
12 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
42%
42%

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Very pleased
Dr. Rucker monitored my progress while in the hospital. Very pleased with his manner. He answered all my questions, and was very easy to get along with.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pm – Feb 13, 2024
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I would highly recommend Dr. Rucker, he is an excellent pulmonologist.
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
2 others found this helpful
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SC – Mar 22, 2019
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He is the best Pulmonology Dr. ,as well knows his stuff about cardiology. He did his residence at Cleveland Clinic; that is where I go for my cardiac and heart failure care. very intelligent and a busy Dr. that has sacrificed many of family functions, holidays, school events for his kids, to always be there for his patients. A+
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dave in Mt pleasant – Nov 15, 2018
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Would not recommend! I had a chronic cough for 5months, went to seeDr Rucker. He sent me to Trident for a Barium Swallow test (he thought I had acid reflux)? Not, I knew I shouldn't have gone to that appointment but I did. 2 weeks later I was back in his office for him to tell me it wasn't acid reflux, really! Now he wants me to go back to Trident for a Methacholine Challenge test (it will be 6 wks before I can get in and another 2 wks for the test to come back. I don't have 8 wks.
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
10 others found this helpful
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SC – Apr 18, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Monday-Friday 8:30-5pm.

  • Pulmonary Disease

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

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    Fellowship Hospital

  • Barnes-jewish Hospital - Washington University

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Missouri–kansas City School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Medical Specialties
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Pulmonology†
†Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy
    Summerville, SC 29485
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

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

    View all awards

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr
    Charleston, SC 29406
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    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

    View all 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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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