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Dr. John Ruge, MD

Dr. John Ruge, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. John Ruge, MD is a neurosurgeon in Park Ridge, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 and Rush Copley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (31 reviews)

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1675 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Dr. Ruge's Reviews

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4.9
31 ratings, 4 with a written review
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BEST NEUROSURGEON EVER!
Dr Ruge and his team are honestly just amazing! I could talk about how much I love them all day! I met Dr Ruge and his team when my son was 8 months old for a suspected tethered spinal cord. Once his MRI was scheduled the radiologist missed that my son had a tethered spinal cord however Dr Ruge saw that his reading was wrong, my son did in fact have a spinal tethered cord. My son had surgery Dec 19th 2018 when he was 10months old the surgery went great! Fast forward to April 26th 2021 my son was 3 years old needed a brain MRI and a tumor was found that Dr Ruge removed the entire tumor on June 30th 2021 and my son was diagnosed with ATRT brain cancer only 2 days later. My son rang the bell April 12 2022 and has remained (no evidence of disease) knock on wood!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Sep 17, 2024
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Dr Ruge saved my life in 2008 I am forever grateful for Him and the Skill He has . The Best Doctor Ever
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No results
What could be improved
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Arlette – Mar 16, 2023
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Dr Ruge performed spinal surgery on me in 1990, after a failed surgery by another doctor.He is an excellent doctor and a extremely compassionate person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Hugh Taylor in Ojai, California – Mar 30, 2016
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We are consulting with Dr. Ruge for over 15 months now for our Son's condition. Dr. Ruge is a very nice person, very patient and has ton of experience. We love the care he provides for our son and is very methodical in his approach( which is good when it comes to infants and when you have to use a knife). We highly recommend Dr. Ruge and his office. - Raghu
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
8 others found this helpful
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Raghu V in Grayslake, IL – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. John Ruge, MD is a neurosurgeon in Park Ridge, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 and Rush Copley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Advocate Childrens Hospital1675 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
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    (847) 723-9052
    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital1775 Dempster St Park Ridge, IL 60068
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    (847) 723-6611
    Global Health Care SC1875 Dempster St Ste 605 Park Ridge, IL 60068
    3
    (847) 698-1088
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