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Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD

Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Dallas, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1980. He is affiliated with Medical City Dallas. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 111 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (111 reviews)

Practice

7777 Forest Ln Ste C106 Dallas, TX 75230

Make an Appointment

(972) 566-7874

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rutherford is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Dallas, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rutherford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rutherford

4.8

111 ratings, 78 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Martha Gerhart – Jul 13, 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
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Tom J Holland – Jun 17, 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
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Sabrina Sydenstricker – Jun 05, 2020
Dr. Rutherford's Reply –
Thank you for the kind words, Sabrina!
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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
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May 20, 2020
Dr. Rutherford's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
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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
1 person found this helpful
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May 19, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Dan Boyles – May 19, 2020
Dr. Rutherford's Reply –
Thank you for the kind words, Dan!
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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
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May 18, 2020
Dr. Rutherford's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
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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 12, 2020
Southwest Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 11, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Janie – Feb 09, 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
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Kay Loucks in Dallas, TX – Jan 21, 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
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Jan 12, 2020
Thank you for the positive feedback! We...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Radha Chadalavada. – Jan 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 31, 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
Helpful
Dec 10, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
William Latta – Nov 25, 2019
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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
No results
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Wayne Johnson – Sep 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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west soward – Sep 14, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Katherine Winship – Sep 12, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rod Jenkins – Jul 30, 2019
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About Me

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care philosophy

Bounce back faster from Joint Replacement Surgery with minimally invasive techniques of hip and knee replacements.

biography

Charles S. Rutherford, M.D. is the founding member of the Southwest Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine Center where he specializes in less invasive techniques for total hip and knee replacements. He is currently the Medical Director of the Joint...read more

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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

  • Mayo Clinic|mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital|mayo Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Med College Of Virginia|virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Healthtexas Provider Network7777 Forest Ln Ste C106 Dallas, TX 75230
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln
    Dallas, TX 75230
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

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

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

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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

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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