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Dr. Michael Ruddat, MD

Dr. Michael Ruddat, MD

Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Ruddat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hartford, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

85 Seymour St Ste 822 Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 525-3900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruddat specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruddat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruddat

4.4
13 ratings, 4 with a written review
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I am an extremely stressed patient that does not like visiting doctors but out of necessity I had to visit Dr. Ruddat and he was excellent. He was kind , patient and seems to be very knowledgeable. He seems very professional and he went out of his way to be patient and accommodating to me. I 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
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Danielle D'Ermo – Aug 20, 2019
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My only beef –Dr. Ruddat’s new office has a chair that feels like hardened steel with no padding. Maybe it’s just me but deal with it. He discovered my macular degeneration 6 years ago. This new office feels a little disorganized to me but I've only been there once and I’m not yet familiar being shuffled into the newer rooms for chart reading, dilation or computerized exams before seeing Dr. Ruddat. His staff is especially nice and Dr. Ruddat is a very caring person, easy to talk to and discuss your eye disease or condition(s). He told me everything I need to know about macular degeneration and especially what to do if I ever experience flashes in my eyes, anything that distorts my vision and told me to call his office 24/7 and he'd treat it surgically if necessary. You’ll get an extremely comprehensive eye exam and I'd recommend him to anybody. He treated my wife’s mom very good for her eye problems. Been to a few other eye specialists and I find Dr. Ruddat the best by far.
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What could be improved
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May 17, 2019
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Nice man but his exam literally felt like a form of torture and what's worse, I was left with permanent blurred vision that now cannot be treated. Terrible.
What went well
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What could be improved
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1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 22, 2018
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Feeling very stressed out going for my appointment all of the staff made me feel more relaxed and welcomed. Dr. Ruddat made me feel especially comfortable and took the time to explain procedures and outcomes. I would highly recommend Dr. Ruddat and this office in general!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Holly P in CT – Aug 28, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Ruddat, MD is an ophthalmologist in Hartford, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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

  • University Wis Hosps And Clins

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Wk Kellogg Eye Center - University Mich

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • University Wis Hosps And Clins

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • University Of Chicago

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • German

  • Hartford Magazine Best Doctor, 2009-2010

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor of Connecticut, 2009-2010

Focus on Wet Macular Degeneration

Locations

Practice

Office85 Seymour St Ste 822 Hartford, CT 06106
1
Office43 Woodland St Ste 100 Hartford, CT 06105
2

Practice

Kids Station Pediatrics191 Main St Manchester, CT 06042
3

Practice

Office5 Two Mile Rd Farmington, CT 06032
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St
    Middletown, CT 06457
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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