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Dr. Thomas Ruane, MD

Dr. Thomas Ruane, MD

Urology*

Dr. Thomas Ruane, MD is a urologist in Venice, FL. Dr. Ruane has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Dr. Ruane is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ruane specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended HospitalPatients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals

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Dr. Ruane's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruane

3.8
18 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
22%
22%

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A Great Doctor
Dr Ruane and his staff are a great choice for Urology in Southwest FL. He is competent, good explainer of your condition, offering options, all calmly, considerate, expert and compassionate. Appropriate urinary exams and tests were run to best understand the options. I had a TURP after discussing the alternative options pros and cons. Dr Ruane is an excellent surgeon. with lots of experience . I would recommend Dr. Ruane without reservation
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
What could be improved
No results
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A compassionate and competent doctor. – Feb 29, 2024
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Thanks Dr. Ruane and his staff at RTR.for taking care of my medical needs for the past twelve years. For number of years I was happy to maintain my prostate health by taking medication supervised by Dr. Ruane. This past summer Dr.Ruane perform HOLEP procedure, and since then I have medication free and very happy with my prostate health. Thanks again Dr. Ruane!
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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Ehsan Karamzadeh – Dec 05, 2023
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Very Good Doctor
After several visits due to blood in my urine I had a cystoscopy in the office by Dr. Ruane. I have anxiety and was concerned that I could do this, and I was pretty nervous. Dr. Ruane made me feel safe and comfortable. The procedure was only 10 minutes (after prep) and I could watch on a monitor. He explained everything to me very well. I would definitely recommend Dr.Ruane.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Lois D. – Aug 12, 2023
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Not Attentive To Customers
They are not big on returning phone calls. Dr. Ruane operated on me several weeks ago, still having pain and none of medical staff will return calls. Unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Finley Bradley – Nov 02, 2022
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This has been unbelievable. After a ridiculous amount of time, I finally reached a live person at Dr. Ruane's office in January. She instructed me to have my husband's medical records sent to them before she would schedule his appointment. His primary care physician sent those records to Dr. Ruane's office OVER A MONTH AGO. Since then, Dr. Ruane's office NEVER answers its telephone and NEVER returns telephone voice mail messages. My husband has a significant kidney stone issue that must be treated very soon. Dr. Ruane's office has shown little regard for patients and I am shocked at the unprofessionalism.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Feb 16, 2022
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He's a good doctor. No complaints about him. His office is inefficient. If you call you go thru an answering company. I left a message that I need to speak to the office several times. The doctor's staff never calls back.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Patient – Jan 12, 2022
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Went to him yearly with urinary issues. Never did a PSA. Moved from Englewood and immediately started with a new urologist. First visit he did a PSA and I am now diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer at 55 years old! This should of been caught earlier. Simple blood test. Now I have to fight for my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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T – Apr 09, 2021
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Dr. Ruane treated me for prostate cancer with robotic surgery. My outcome is outstanding. Dr. Ruane is an excellent surgeon and a very compassionate doctor and human being. I highly recommend him.
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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Dec 21, 2020
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Years ago he responded to my specific complaints and improved the functioning of his care team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Apr 30, 2019
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Dr. Ruane is an excellent physician. He literally saved my life by finding a cancer that 2 other Urologists had missed. He has a great bedside manner, is compassionate and takes time to address any and all concerns. He also is a very skilled surgeon. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
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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Frank in Englewood, FL – Dec 13, 2017
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Dr. Ruane’s care and attention to detail is the best I have experienced. I would highly recommend him as I had a successful green laser surgery 14wks ago. I have had a couple of follow-up visits and all that he had explained has happened as he predicted. I had a few doctors misdiagnose my problem in the past but Dr. Ruane was spot on. Not only does he have a genuinely nice personality his professionalism is first rate.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Rich in Englewood, FL – Nov 21, 2017
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I am proud to offer that Dr. Ruane saved my life. Some five years ago now I was found to have Bladder Cancer, after a visit to my local hospital. I will spare you the details. Following a recommendation to Dr. Ruane by my primary care physician I was quickly diagnosed by Dr., who confirmed earlier findings and I was admitted to hospital for the requisite surgical procedure. The surgery was performed flawlessly, with treatment thereafter. In five years I remain cancer free. My thanks, Dr. Ruane!
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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Jon Syverson in Germania, WI – May 01, 2017
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Dr. Ruane put a ureter stent in my father, and he was in severe pain. It took him 2 weeks to remove the stone, leaving my fathers in pain. A relatively short time later, my father had another stone, and he did the same thing, even though he knew my father could not tolerate the stent. He then left for vacation and we could not get the stent removed for 2 weeks. My 91 yr old father was in agony, went to the emergency room 3 times before they admitted him. He never recovered from the experienc
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
9 others found this helpful
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Venice, FL – Sep 25, 2016
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$30k of testing and he could not find a kidney stone that the emergency room doc found in 30 min.
What went well
No results
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
5 others found this helpful
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John W Park in North Port, FL – May 20, 2016
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Dr Ruane saved my life after a botched colon surgery by another surgeon and saw me at least once a day in the hospital following and explaining my progress. Later when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer he took the time to explain all the options available in terms I could understand. He is equally concerned about my health now as he was 7 years ago with all my surgeries. Nobody is perfect but he is very close. The staff and partners are professional and friendly
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
9 others found this helpful
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Mitch in Englewood FL – Dec 16, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

My father influenced me to pursue a medical career and outstanding mentors instilled me with enthusiasm for Urology. I still love it. Each patient is different and presents unique issues. I really enjoy applying the latest information and technological...read more

biography

Dr. Thomas Ruane is a Board Certified Urologist and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
  • Urology

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  • Cook County

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital
  • And Michael Reese Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois

    Internship Hospital, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Ruane is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital

      5731 Bee Ridge Rd
      Sarasota, FL 34233
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

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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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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