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Michael A. Ruchim, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1979
Residency:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1982
Fellowships:: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1984

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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493 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

64 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

64 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

dr Ruchim is brilliant and kind. he is extremely attentive and gives as much time as needed.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Pleasant demeanor.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

He's THE BEST!

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Ruchim was kind personable. Made me feel comfortable and talked to be before and after the procedure. He got back to me quickly. Made an undesirable procedure not so bad :).

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January 19, 2026

5.0

He is very thorough and so friendly

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Listens

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Personable and extremely kind. Explained the procedure and I felt as though I was in excellent hands.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Great physician

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Expertise and caring approach.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Ruchim is the best--a true legend!

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Ruchim is an excellent physician, who studied my history and considered my concerns, is knowledgeable, experienced, and maintains a great doctor-patient relationship.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Seems like he cares. Listens to your concerns and explains things so you understand.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Extremely nice and supportive. Loved him.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and answered my questions.

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November 01, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, personable, and skillful. Doesn't get any better than Dr. Ruchim.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

He is very calming and extremely efficient

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Patient, friendly, he made the procedure goes through smoothly and explains everything well

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October 27, 2025

5.0

He provides excellent care. warm personality while being very professional.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Detail orientation; outstanding care

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Creative with good information

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October 11, 2025

5.0

Compationate, clear explanation of what to expect during the procedure, findings, and plan. Compassionate and patient physician.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

I love Dr Ruchim! He always goes out of his way to make sure I understand everything.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruchim is the best in the department of Gastroenterology! My husband I are very lucky to have him as our physician.

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September 22, 2025

5.0

Good bedside manner

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September 15, 2025

5.0

As I wrote before I trust him and prefer to have him perform the procedure

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September 13, 2025

5.0

He is kind and pays attention to what you are saying

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September 10, 2025

5.0

The Answer is above.. He's the BEST!!!!

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September 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Ruchim was incredibly kind and compassionate- a great listener who really took the time to listen to my concerns, explain my situation, and formulate a plan.

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September 09, 2025

5.0

He exemplifies a high quality of care and empathy with his patients!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

So knowl doable, easy to do all with, know me. I trust him

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September 08, 2025

5.0

He's absolutely tge best Dr

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Ruchim is as good as it gets.

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September 06, 2025

5.0

He is very professional , caring , listening , old school doctor! Thank you !

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September 02, 2025

5.0

Excellent practitioner with a wonderful kinds sensitive and fun demeanor.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruchim has so much professional experience and knowledge. I have been under his care for many years. I highly recommend him.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

See above. So thorough. SO KIND and so smart

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August 24, 2025

5.0

excellent and professional care with an interest in the patient

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Very calm and personal demeanor.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Warm bed side manner, detailed explanation post procedure.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Clearly an expert in this area and a very thoughtful physician. Would highly recommend.

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August 06, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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July 26, 2025

5.0

He is very considerate and through. I also liked that he shared results with me very quickly and explained everything. As I said in the previous response, I appreciated that he treated me like a person...not just a patient.

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Very engaging

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July 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruchim is very friendly and caring. He explained everything to me before and after the procedure. I couldn't have asked for a better Doctor and experience.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Ruchim was polite and professional. I had no adverse reactions to the colonoscopy!

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Friendly. Explained the procedure. Great follow up too

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July 06, 2025

5.0

I felt very safe

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July 05, 2025

5.0

He was so nice and made me feel very comfortable and he was amazing.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Extremely competent physician with excellent people skills, as well.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Professional knowledgeable friendly

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June 23, 2025

5.0

He has been my doctor,for decades... I am greatly appreciative for his care and knowledge

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June 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable physician. Good patient care, teaching, and communication

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June 16, 2025

5.0

He was very thorough and took time to discuss my case

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Best doctor for colonoscopy

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June 13, 2025

5.0

Great doc

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June 07, 2025

5.0

I trust Dr. Ruchim to give me the best care possible and he did.

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June 02, 2025

5.0

The very best physician

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Took the time to hear how I felt, withstanding the medical jargon........

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May 19, 2025

5.0

He know his stuff and explains it so even an old guy like me can understand it!

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May 18, 2025

5.0

He's very personable and shows concern for his patients.

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May 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Ruchim, is a caring, extremely competent and one of the best in his specialty. He's easy to talk to, and if there's a problem or a concern, he'll let you know right up front. I've been seeing Dr. Ruchim, for a number of years and would consider no one else.

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May 03, 2025

5.0

Professional, takes his time and explains everything. Is compassionate.

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May 02, 2025

5.0

Follows up well

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May 01, 2025

5.0

He's caring concerned. Seems efficient. I was pleased he was familiar with the process of working with someone with Addisons Disease.

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Disclosures

Michael A. Ruchim, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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