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Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD

Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Cincinnati, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 1.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus

379 Dixmyth Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ruhnke is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital Montgomery, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruhnke specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. See hospitals
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Dr. Ruhnke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruhnke

1.5

22 ratings, 14 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Casey – Feb 07, 2025
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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
Roger Paz Mendez – Oct 09, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom – Sep 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Amy – Nov 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Angry Patient – Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Emily – Nov 08, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
tina M douglas – Feb 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brina – Dec 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 14, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cincinnati – Feb 26, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Batesville, IN – Sep 13, 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
9 people found this helpful
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Andy L in Cincinnati, OH – Jun 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Christopher J Ruhnke's former career as an athletic trainer sparked his ambition to treat athletic injuries and return people to their optimum performance levels. As an orthopedic surgeon, he helps patients achieve their goals using the latest...read more

biography

Dr. Christopher J. Ruhnke's former career as an athletic trainer sparked his ambition to treat athletic injuries and return people to their optimum performance levels. As an orthopedic surgeon, he helps patients achieve their goals using the latest...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus

TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus379 Dixmyth Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220
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TriHealth Orthopedic & Sports Institute - Western Ridge

TriHealth Orthopedic & Sports Institute - Western Ridge6909 Good Samaritan Dr Ste A Cincinnati, OH 45247
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45220

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd
    Montgomery, OH 45242
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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