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Dr. Kevin Rutz, MD

Dr. Kevin Rutz, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Rutz, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (48 reviews)

Practice

2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 100 Saint Louis, MO 63122

Make an Appointment

(314) 909-1359

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rutz specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rutz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rutz

4.3

48 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Teresa McBride – Jan 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Very disappointed – Nov 24, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott Jaskowiak – Oct 24, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 30, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nick – Feb 03, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Washington – Jun 03, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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May 22, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janet in STL, MO – Feb 02, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa Miller in Rolla – Apr 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Smith in St Louis, MO – Jun 02, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 18, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ellen in New Melle mo – Apr 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Clarence A. "BUZZ" Barrows in Gerald, MO – Mar 23, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Farmington, MO – Mar 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jeff s in Godfrey il – Sep 29, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kristen M in St. Louis, MO – Sep 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aaron in St Louis, MO – Jul 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amy in Saint Louis, MO – Feb 05, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
Helpful
melissa housman in anniston, mo – Jan 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kevin Rutz, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Hospital and St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Orthopedics Indianapolis

    Fellowship Hospital

  • So Il University School Of Med

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Paxtecum Health LLC2325 Dougherty Ferry Rd Ste 100 Saint Louis, MO 63122
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:45pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:45pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Luke's Hospital

    232 S Woods Mill Rd
    Chesterfield, MO 63017
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    18% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital

    2345 Dougherty Ferry Rd
    Saint Louis, MO 63122
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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