Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD

He listens and works with you. I even had my Brother in Law see him for his knee issues.

Dr. RUFFOLO was informative ,of my options and honest about the outcomes, which I appreciated. Hewas efficient in delivery of the treatment, but did not rush me.

My mother had knee surgery with Dr. Ruffolo, he has a wonderful bedside manner. He is very knowledgeable and answer all our questions. I would recommend him to anyone. He is an excellent supervisor surgeon.

Everyone was efficient, nice, concerned and caring

I visited Dr. Ruffolo today for knee pain. I have arthritis and meniscus damage in both knees. At times in the past few years, Dr. Ruffolo provided me with knee injections and prescribed physical therapy that have allowed me to continue hiking and biking. I learned of Dr. Ruffolo through my wife, who needed emergency surgery after a fall that fractured her femur and destroyed a prior prosthetic hip. In addition to the extremely successful repair and hip replacement, Dr. Ruffolo performed very successful replacements on both of my wife’s knees over the past year. Dr. Ruffolo is a rock star in our book!

Only waited a few minutes before going back, everyone very pleasant and professional.

I’m very satisfied with my recent knee replacement (2 weeks ago). Dr. Ruffolo explained the process and went as he described.

Our family extends heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Cary, NC. His expertise and compassionate care turned a distressing time into a beacon of hope when our mother needed an unexpected femur surgery. His patient explanation of the procedure, flawless execution of the surgery, and attentive post-operative care were truly commendable. We're entrusting him with our mother's upcoming surgery and recommend him to anyone seeking orthopedic care. Thank you, Dr. Ruffolo, for your unwavering dedication.Sincerely,The Gangwal Family

Total Hip Replacement

Dr.Ruffulo and staff were professional, friendly and easily accessible. He thoroughly explained what to expect and listened to any concerns I might have. I highly recommend!!! I also appreciated the fact that he performs anterior approach to hip replacement which not all surgeons do. Great experience!

I had an awesome experience here...I had total knee revision and all i asked was to be able to walk one day without pain. It has been 6 weeks and I am cleared to go back to work. I can not say enough good things about Dr. Ruffolo....I scheduled to do my left knee in Oct...no worries here

During the Fall of 2016, I had a total hip replacement performed by a DIFFERENT medical group ortho doctor who was substandard and the results was a disastrous joint staph infection for me! This required two follow up surgeries on the same hip and months of treatment! I was still having continual pain and mobility issues! I researched everything I could about Dr. Rullolo and being encouraged made an appt. He professionally dx the problems, identified why radiologists sometimes cannot ID issues from the X-rays that create pain, on going problems with my pelvis twisting out of position that contributes to the pain, etc., created a tx plan and presented me with the options! And, it has helped me! He has a very down to earth “bed side manner”, is most pleasant gentlemen, an excellent listener and from my perspective excellent in everything he did for me! And, I very much regret not using Dr. Ruffolo as my original hip surgeon!

I went to Dr. Ruffolo last June Dr. Ruffolo did a total knee replacement on my left knee. Dr. Ruffolo said it was the worst knee he has seen. He is the best and caring orthopedic I've ever been to he takes up time with his patients. I wished I would have went to him before I did but I was afraid because of the doctor that did my other knee. Its amazing how good the scar looks. if you want a Wonderful Dr go to the number 1 Dr Ruffolo is the BEST!!!!! And so is his nurse

Dr. Ruffolo did my hip replacement and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He explained everything to me a d answered all my questions and fears. Now post surgery 6 weeks I feel so much better and I can walk without extreme pain. I would definitely recommend him to everyone who needs hip replacement.

Dr. Ruffolo was thoughtful in his approach and wanted to hear from me about my goals and my concerns before we discussed the prospect of surgery. My experience was 100 percent positive. I cannot say enough good things about him and his team. My results have far exceeded my expectations. (I am walking without pain or a cane after just 6 weeks following total hip replacement).

I had to have a knee replacement replaced. My primary physician told me Dr. Ruffolo was "magic." "His patients heal in half the time of others." He did not exaggerate. Dr. Ruffolo was great. Surgery and post-surgery care were great as well.

Dr. Ruffolo and staff are awesome. Professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable. Dr. Ruffolo takes his time with you and explains everything to you. He listens and really cares about his patients. I have never had surgery and he made me feel at ease. I am so pleased with my “new knee” and would not hesitate one second to go back to him if I needed to have the other knee replaced. I highly recommend him and his staff.

Dr. Ruffolo was referred to me by a friend. She gave him high praise. I was scheduled to have my surgery at another location and different doctor. I called and made an appointment to see Dr. Ruffolo. His office was right on wit a quick appointment date and they were very professional when I got to his office. Everyone in his office were very polite and friendly. Dr. Ruffolo ordered an xray and explained my condition in a very understanding way along with the treatment and procedure I needed. Everything went exactly as he explained and I am out of pain for the first time in 2 years. I would highly recommend him and his staff at Wake Med Cary Ortho to anyone needing an orthopedic doctor.

I had a total Knee replacement a year ago. It was the best thing that I've done for myself. Dr. Ruffolo and his staff were truly amazing from the first time I walked into the office. Thank you for giving me my life back!

I was transferred to Dr. Ruffolo from another Orthopedic Surgeon out of town. It was the best thing that could have happened. I had been waiting a year to get my left knee replaced, and was concerned about having to start over with him. No; he went over my chart and we began. His major concern was controlling my pain because I take pain meds. daily due to 5 back surgeries. He painted the worst possible senerio for my pain. I told him I would have to suffer thru it, the knee was crippling me. I could hardly walk on it using a cane. It would give out and I’d be getting up off the floor. This had to be corrected regardless of the pain. So he agreed to do it, and Ashlee got it scheduled. Well COVD-19 got it postponed 1 week before it was on the schedule. Finally on 6/3/20 it was done. I walking the next day. PT came to my home on 6/5/20. At my 2 week checkup he could not believe the range of motion I had back, and was on my regular pain meds. Less than 90 days I’m back to normal.