Dr. John Ruge MD

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Dr. John Ruge has an average rating of 5 stars (out of 5) with a rating of Excellent based on 6 reviews.

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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. John Ruge identified specializing in NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e. prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries, disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution. No Sub Specialty.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. John Ruge accepts the following plans for United Healthcare at 1875 Dempster St

• Definity Choice Plus
• Definity PPO
• Harvard Pilgrim Choice Plus
• Harvard Pilgrim Options
• PacifiCare SignatureElite

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Ruge is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 W Dempster Rd
Park Ridge, IL

Education

Dr. Ruge attended medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and graduated in 1983 having 30 years experience.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. John Ruge MD as:

• John R Ruge
• J Ruge

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