Eric M. Ruderman, MD
Northwestern Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Rheumatology
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Practice Focus Areas
This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis
- General Rheumatology
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Reactive Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Spondyloarthritis
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1987
- Residency:
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University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1988
- Fellowships:
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Brigham and Women's Hospital - 1994
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology - Rheumatology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest HospitalNorthwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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1162 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
January 27, 2026
5.0 star star star star starAgain, I would highlight what I said above: I was listened to, I was questioned thoroughly about my symptoms, I was given a confident path to follow for recovery, I know when and how to check back in if I am experiencing some off the path symptoms.
January 21, 2026
5.0 star star star star starI worked with one other doctor who supposedly specialized in Lupus related concerns. He was good.... However once I met Dr Ruderman I knew there was no comparison... NW Rheumatology was far superior!!! Plus the staff is really nice!
December 17, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Ruderman was very thoughtful and thorough at my office visit with him. He listened to all my concerns, discussed all my problems, and he answered all my questions. He made a plan for me- test to do, symptoms to call him about, and treatment to consider.
December 08, 2025
5.0 star star star star starI am truly grateful for the exceptional care I have received from Dr. Ruderman. Throughout my journey with sarcoidosis, he has been a steady, compassionate, and knowledgeable guide. His expertise in rheumatology, combined with his genuine concern for my well-being, has made all the difference in my health. If it were not for his professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to finding the right treatments, I honestly don't know what would have happened to me. He listens, he explains, and he makes sure I always feel supported and understood. Dr. Ruderman is not just an outstanding physician_he is a blessing in my life. I cannot thank him enough for the care he has provided and the confidence he has given me throughout this difficult journey. If you'd like, I can make it shorter, more emotional, more formal, or more direct_just tell me!
October 22, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Ruderman has been my Rheumatologist for many years. He is incredibly knowledgeable, great to work with, and he understands that while he specializes in Rheumatology, his patients are more than just his area of focus. I always appreciate his willingness to listen and go over treatment options, and I know that he will give me the information I need to make choices in partnership with him when medication, testing or intervention is needed. He keeps in mind my complicating factors and communicates his thoughts on how my other medical issues will be impacted by whatever he and I are doing Rheumatologically. I feel lucky to have him as my doctor and an integral part of my care team.
May 21, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. Ruderman is an outstanding doctor. He listens well, thinks about any and all options for care, and is highly knowledgeable. He knows about treatment options that are currently available and what is being worked on for the future. best of all, he never gives up on helping his patients, no matter how difficult the situation. I am lucky to have him as part of my care team.
May 21, 2025
5.0 star star star star starI just had an appt because my hands were changing and a list of concerns for the first time in years. I thought there were too many issues to be able to resolve. After my explanation and him confirming some questions he came up with a change . Easy Plus I had several concerns that I did not know if he would be able to help in his specific friend. He had ideas that helped.
May 18, 2025
5.0 star star star star starHe always makes me feel cared for, appts are NOT rushed. I trust & respect him and his time and he responds when i need him. He explains things I do not understand and makes me feel good. I am lucky to have Dr Ruderman because he's so knowledgable and has great bedside manner
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Ownership or Investment Interest
Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies
- PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP)
- Rheumatology Education Group (TREG)
Consulting
Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities
- Association of Women in Rheumatology
- BCD Meetings & Events
- Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
- Excellence in Rheumatology (Excellence in Conferences, Ltd.)
- Focus Medical Communications, LLC
- Journal of Rheumatology
- L&M Healthcare Communications
- Merck & Co., Inc.
- Novartis
- NS Pharma, Inc.
- Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers
- Rheumatology Education Group (TREG)
- RheumNow
- Syneos Health
- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- UCB Pharma (UCB S.A., Belgium)
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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