Eric M. Ruderman, MD

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Rheumatology

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Practice Focus Areas

Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis
General Rheumatology
Inflammatory Arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Reactive Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjogren's Syndrome
Spondyloarthritis

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University - 1987
Residency:: University of Pennsylvania Health System - 1988
Fellowships:: Brigham and Women's Hospital - 1994

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.9

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968 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

65 Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

He always listens and considers my case individually. He is very calm and easy-going.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Ruderman is an excellent doctor

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Listens. Responsive. Inspires confidence. Results in managing my [ ] arthritis have been excellent.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

He's a very good listener and provides helpful and informative answers to my questions and his care recommendations are spot on

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Same as above Dr Ruderman thoroughly reviewed my previous test results and appointments related to my condition and was well informed of my health concerns.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and took time with me

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April 08, 2024

4.0

Satisfied

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He listened

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He's been my rheumatologist for 23 years. I feel great, thanks to his expertise.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Very professional and attentive to my symptoms

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Ruderman gives me the finest care.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

He's very nice knows his stuff been my doctor for years

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ruderman is an experienced and caring physician. He is excellent.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens, gives options, explains what is the best course and why.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr Ruderman communicate with clarity, with professionalism and knowledge

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March 06, 2024

5.0

I feel like he keeps my condition in check which allows me to function at a more normal level.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

He's not only knowledgeable but also caring. And also very punctual.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and patient

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February 23, 2024

5.0

He knows his stuff. Good with patients.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

excellent Dr

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ruderman is very efficient and answers any and all questions.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ruderman is polite and thorough.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, personable. Explained everything very clearly

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Ruderman is an excellent doctor. He has been my doctor for many years. He has always shown interest in how I am doing and works to treat my RA with great care.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns. I never feel rushed.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

I hold Dr. Ruderman in the highest of regards. he is one of the best rheumatologist in the Midwest.

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January 22, 2024

5.0

Excellent care giver, knowledgeable and very patient

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Ruderman asks , listens, and presents solutions.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very understanding and knowledgeable. He took great care of me. Reachable when I have concerns.

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Very easy to understand. Knows your story before seeing you.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

Spends a lot of time with you. Knows your medical history.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

He really knows his stuff. Is proactive in his care, uses a common sense approach to my health concerns, and is someone I trust & respect.

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January 04, 2024

5.0

Just an awesome doctor and person. Listens, is attentive and caring. Excellent bedside manner. Would highly recommend

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Very competent and personable physician

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December 18, 2023

5.0

Very attentive and responsive.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Thoughtful and thorough

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December 11, 2023

5.0

Very through and he explains everything!

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December 11, 2023

5.0

He never gives up on me. I always have hope after my appointment

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December 07, 2023

5.0

My rheumatologist Dr Ruderman is always efficient, personable, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We always go through any concerns or questions I have in depth.

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December 07, 2023

5.0

He is very knowledgeable concerning ra.i have been with.him since 2006.

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November 30, 2023

5.0

He is a Great Doctor Takes his time with you. And he Figured out my Problems

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November 22, 2023

5.0

Friendly, smart, caring man.

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November 20, 2023

5.0

Highest level of professionalism and caring for patient.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

He seems to know me and remember my needs

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November 08, 2023

4.0

He's nice and examine me thoroughly. He also explained to me what needs to be done.

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November 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ruderman ie great Rheumatologist. Professional, friendly and caring. He takes time to listen and talk about the treatment and eventual treatment options. This is the doctor you can trust.

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November 01, 2023

5.0

I think he's honest, thorough and very knowledgeable on Arthritis.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

He is a great doctor. Takes time to listen to the patient.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

An excellent physician.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

I know Dr. Ruderman for almost 25 years.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and answered all my questions.

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October 23, 2023

5.0

Dr is easy to talk to, very personable and skilled .

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October 19, 2023

5.0

He is an incredible Dr. He is the best Dr I have and I moved out to the far southern suburbs and I will always drive to see him, I will never switch Rheumatoid Dr. He has helped me thru some very painful times and got my arthritis to a point where that I had very minimal pain.

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October 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ruderman listens carefully to everything I say, and treatment becomes a joint decision.s Plus his depth of knowledge is amazing.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Dr Ruderman is knowledgeable on latest information in the field of rheumatology.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Ruderman is a caring doctor who takes time to visit with me and discuss my concerns.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

he is knowledgeable and personable, easy to work with.

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October 01, 2023

5.0

He was the last out of (5) doctors I saw, and the only one to recognize my illness, explain it to me and help me treat it. He continues to be a very concerned and caring doctor who treats me as a person instead of a number. I hope NW realizes that its the doctors and nurses that make the experience and not the name of the hospital. I also have a NW primary physician that I would not recommend.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Call multiple MD's for help with my problem. Great problem solver.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

He cares a lot for his patients and gives personal attention and doesn't rush when you have questions!!!

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Dr Ruderman was great. He sat & talked to me. Really took the time to review my med list. New suggestions to try to help. I drove 3 1/2 hours to see him. Well worth the drive.

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September 13, 2023

5.0

Personable and informative

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September 11, 2023

5.0

He is a great rheumatologist. I have not found any other RA doctor that helped me feel better!

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September 08, 2023

5.0

He is very informative and seems very interested in providing the best care possible for me.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

He is so user friendly and explains everything well. Takes the time to listen and address my needs. Looks at my total picture.

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Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Rheumatology Education Group (TREG)

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Faculty member engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

AbbVie, Inc.
Amgen, Inc.
Excellence in Rheumatology (Excellence in Conferences, Ltd.)
Journal of Rheumatology
L&M Healthcare Communications
Merck & Co., Inc.
New York University Langone Medical Center
Novartis
PAREXEL International
Pri-Med Midwest
Rheumatology Education Group (TREG)
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