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Dr. Cuchulain Rust, MD

Dr. Cuchulain Rust, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Cuchulain Rust, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Vancouver, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rust has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

2121 NE 139th St Ste 300 Vancouver, WA 98686
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rust is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rust specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rust's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rust

4.8

38 ratings, 25 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon – May 22, 2021
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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
  • Long wait times
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May 15, 2021
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What went well
  • 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 27, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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Michelle monahan – Dec 12, 2020
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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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Matthew Brooks – Nov 17, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 01, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Dave in Vancouver, WA – Jul 01, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jun 15, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Dennis E – Dec 15, 2019
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What went well
  • 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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Marsha in Vancouver , WA – Sep 27, 2019
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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
Helpful
Sep 25, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Vancouver, WA – Jun 28, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Jun 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 16, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 12, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Morgan in Vancouver,Wa – Mar 02, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Jim Chipps in Portland, Oregon – Feb 24, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Cuchulain Rust, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Vancouver, WA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rust has extensive experience in Ankle & Foot Surgery. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 2007. He is affiliated...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Dartmouth College

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Northwest Surgical Specialists PC2121 NE 139th St Ste 300 Vancouver, WA 98686
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Practice

Office200 NE Mother Joseph Pl Vancouver, WA 98664
2

Practice

Vancouver Clinic Inc1 N Center Court St Ste 110 Portland, OR 97227
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

    2211 NE 139th St
    Vancouver, WA 98686
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center

    400 NE Mother Joseph Pl
    Vancouver, WA 98664
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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