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Dr. Catherine Ruetten, MD
Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Catherine Ruetten, MD is a family medicine physician in Sycamore, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Edward Hospital-Main Campus. She is not accepting new patients.
4.5 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (46 reviews)
Practice
954 W State St Sycamore, IL 60178Dr. Ruetten is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician
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Dr. Ruetten's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruetten
4.5
46 ratings, 31 with a written review
| 5 star | 87% | 87% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 11% | 11% |
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Dr Cathy has been my primary doctor for many years, and I've never had a complaint in regard to my medical needs. She is a wonderful doctor and makes a visit to her office stress free. I highly recommend Dr Cathy.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Kay Jacobson – Sep 07, 2023
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Trusted Caregiver!
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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Pam J Tyska – Aug 24, 2023
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current visit
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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Marjory Buck – Jul 21, 2023
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Great first time visit!!
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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May 05, 2023
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I had my annual physical. She answered all my questions and concerns.
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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Apr 26, 2023
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Wonderful Dr!
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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Mandy – Apr 08, 2023
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Always feel comfortable, listened to, not rushed
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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Julie J – Mar 09, 2023
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very thorough and shows upmost concern for health
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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Ann – Jan 26, 2023
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I absolutely trust Dr. Cathy with my medical needs
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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Angela Rahn – Jan 05, 2023
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She is an expert who took the time to explain information to me and also listen to me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Katie Henigan – Dec 22, 2022
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Dr.Cathy & staff are professional & caring.
They have taken good care of me & my family
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2022
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Dr. Catherine Ruetten
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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Dec 17, 2022
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Listens to her patients
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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Nov 10, 2022
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Dr. Ruetten is Outstanding
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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John Jencks – Oct 05, 2022
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Dr Ruetten takes the time to listen to you, she makes you feel that what you say matters. She is very thorough.
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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Aug 22, 2022
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Pre-op visit requiring test ordered by surgeon. Doctor and staff friendly, attentive, and accommodating to my situation.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2021
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My visit was for a Medicare wellness checkup. I would definitely recommend Dr. Ruetten as a great physician. She is kind, knowledgeable, on time, patient with questions, and has very good follow-up.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Susan Adkins – Jul 28, 2021
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Dr. Cathy Ruetten and nurses are always kind, courteous, thorough, listen and spend adequate time with me on every visit.
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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Jul 22, 2021
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Dr. Ruetten was so helpful and through. She took her time and communicated wonderfully! I felt I was in the best hands!
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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Melanie Chambers – Jun 23, 2021
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She took time to answer my questions and wasn't in a hurry. Very personable.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Catherine Ruetten, MD is a family medicine physician in Sycamore, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreFamily Medicine
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University Il
Residency Hospital, 1994St Francis Hosp/u Ill
Internship Hospital, 1992Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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