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Dr. Christopher Ruthruff, MD

Dr. Christopher Ruthruff, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Ruthruff, MD is a family medicine physician in Ionia, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Sparrow Ionia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

550 E Washington St Ionia, MI 48846
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruthruff specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ruthruff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruthruff

3.0
9 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
33%
33%
4 star
11%
11%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
11%
11%
1 star
33%
33%

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Time to move on
I have been with Dr Ruthruff for nearly 20 years. He is putting his politics ahead of his patients care . I will be finding a new Dr . Politics have no place in the drs office.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
May 30, 2023
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He has been my primary for more than 15 years and until recently I've always trusted him to take good care of me. Recently however he's stopped listening to me, basically accused me of faking an injury, and when I needed a follow up after a roll over car accident his office cancelled three appointments in a row. I'm trying to get to the bottom of an auto immune disease that's making my life hell. I need a primary that's going to listen.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jen Tyler in Ionia – May 26, 2018
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I told him I have a bad cough that causes me to fuzz out but he didn't seem to care. I don't like this feeling of not being in control of my faculties
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Daryel McCarn in Ionia, Mi – Mar 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Ruthruff, MD is a family medicine physician in Ionia, MI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with Sparrow Ionia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

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

  • Edward W Sparrow Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Ionia550 E Washington St Ionia, MI 48846
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Office550 E Washington St Ste 205 Ionia, MI 48846
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sparrow Ionia Hospital

    3565 S State Rd
    Ionia, MI 48846

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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