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Dr. Brian Ruggle, MD

Dr. Brian Ruggle, MD

Family Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Ruggle, MD is a family medicine physician in Duluth, MN and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in 2013. He is affiliated with Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Locations

Essentia Health-West Duluth Clinic

Essentia Health-West Duluth Clinic4212 Grand Ave Duluth, MN 55807
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(715) 245-2111

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ruggle specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Ruggle's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruggle

4.3
20 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
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3 star
5%
5%
2 star
0%
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1 star
15%
15%

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Advocate, resource, caring, kind and amazing
There's too much to write about Dr. Ruggle is the most compassionate and caring doctor I've ever met. He is so kind and has been so patient and consistent with my partner. He actively listens and then takes my partners thoughts into consideration. He works with my partner, he isn't just someone that we go to and then do nothing, he makes real difference and real changes.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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The physician was wonderful and I would recommend him to others.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 26, 2025
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My 1st time seeing this dr. And he explained everything very well.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 01, 2025
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I wish I could give Dr Ruggle an Excellent rating because he is better in all of these areas than just Very Good. Excellent listener and follows through on all my concerns
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 28, 2025
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Very good experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 2025
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Very efficient and doesn't rush appointment
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
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Henry – Nov 20, 2024
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Dr Ruggle is one of the best doctors I've seen!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 12, 2024
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Dr. Ruggle is great , very easy to understand , complete professional !!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2024
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Dr. Ruggle is a thorough, personable and intelligent clinician. He communicates very well and answers all questions.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 05, 2024
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Looked at my after visit notes. When I told him certain concerns and he'll make note and to make sure I tell other providers. He didn't make note. Felt like he wrote it off.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 25, 2024
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Despite the fact that Ruggle is frequently late, I know it's because he spends a lot of quality time with his patients, and I intentionally don't plan any meetings at work too soon after a doctor appointment. I always feel heard, and that he had addressed all of my concerns and possibly treatment plans. I've honestly never met a better physician (primary care or specialist).
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 22, 2024
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Excellent analysis of my situation. Excellent listener. Would recommend anybody!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 01, 2024
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Dr took time to explain everything to me so I am comfortable with the treatment plan
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2024
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FINALLY a Dr. I can trust
It has been a struggle to find a doctor I can trust and will not be hard to talk to. I finally have one with Dr. Ruggle. I have no issues speaking with him, he's very detailed and explains things the way a non-medical person can understand. If there are options to treatments they are compared and gone through in great detail. Also, he is very friendly and caring but not fake about it. I will continue going to a doctor as long as he's there.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Good doctor
He listens to what you say and answers questions. If he doesn't know for sure, he'll say and send you to a specialist.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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May 09, 2023
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I was told he had only 20 minutes like this was an assembly line.. made sure to lecture me about not having a primary. Then I did labus for a UTI took 4 days to get meds Took a second lab to see if the UTI was gone nope it has been 6 days nothing. I looked at results Friday and knew it was still infected. Now it is back to where it was before I went to see him. Oh and I got "tell the patient" when I had to request meds the first time. I wasn't even a person
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 01, 2022
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Still waiting
Appointment at 9:20 and already running behind 1/2 hour! In a lot of pain, can’t walk and told me to go to PT when he should of gave me a brace until I could get into PT. Said he couldn’t read X-ray. Left without any answers.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 04, 2022
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Brian was very perceptive and interested in my concerns, he caught more than I initially anticipated he would as evidenced from his physician notes. His concern was genuine and non-judging and the conclusions were exactly what I had anticipated from my own research to coming in for the appointment. He followed up *immediately* after my results came in from another clinic and that offered me some relief because otherwise I would have to try and sleep worrying about any unknowns -- he settled all unsettling thoughts just moments after the results came in. Deeply impressed on multiple levels.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jgizzy – Mar 20, 2021
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About Me

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As a physician, I have the privilege of caring for patients and their families and sharing in Essentia Health's mission of making a healthy difference in people's lives.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior

    3500 Tower Ave
    Superior, WI 54880

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

    89%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
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