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Dr. Lee Rusakow, MD

Dr. Lee Rusakow, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Lee Rusakow, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Denver, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Desert Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

4545 E 9th Ave Ste 504 Denver, CO 80220
(303) 831-9853

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rusakow specializes in the area of Pediatric Pulmonology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rusakow's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rusakow

4.2
20 ratings, 7 with a written review
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The best doctor!
Rusakow has an unprecedented ability to connect with people and solve medical issues in incredibly personable ways. He is funny, approachable, extremely intelligent and trustworthy. His practices work and his methods have been a stress-free lifesaver for our kids and family's well being. Thank you for caring about our kids and helping them thrive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Erin – Mar 14, 2023
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Dr. Rusakow is one of the finest I’ve encountered. Our daughter was born quite sick and Dr. Rusakow was the rare combination knowledgeable, informative, understanding, caring, and even funny (which parents of a sick kid need sometimes). We credit him with helping her to recover and helping us to stay somewhat sane. Thank you Dr. Rusakow!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Josh mers – Aug 05, 2019
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I have never had this level of trust and gratitude for any other doctor! Dr. Rusakow has improved our lives significantly by improving the quality of life for our son. Dr Rusakow cares about people, and has proven that repeatedly. He has made late night return phone calls (even on Friday night), as well as completely unsolicited phone calls, to check on how our son is doing. If I could give Dr. Rusakow 100 stars, I would.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Summer McCain – Apr 07, 2018
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Dr. Rusakow is one of the best Dr’s I have ever worked with. He is kind, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I feel very confident about having him as my daughter’s pulmonologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Jan 11, 2018
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Our son started getting "recurrent croup" at 11 months. After 4 admissions to the hospital, ER visits, a tonsillectomy, esophagus dialation & multiple rounds of steroids we went to see Dr. Rusakow. I wish he had been our first stop. Dr. Rusakow spent 3 hours with us going over every detail of our sons health and diagnosed him with severe GERD, asthma and allergies. It was GERD the entire time, not croup. He started on nexium and was a different baby within days. I cannot thank Dr Rusakow enough.
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
Helpful
Becca in Castle Pines, CO – Aug 01, 2017
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Dr. R. was great. He really takes the time to go through the level of detail needed to do an accurate diagnosis and goes over the information we needed. He was a bit late for our appointments but it's because he takes the time to spend with each patient that is needed instead of rushing to the next one. Our son was diagnosed with a very rare lung condition called NEHI (neuroendocrine hyperplasia in infancy) and Dr. R. was on top of it from the beginning. We're very grateful for his work.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Helpful
Castle Rock – Apr 13, 2017
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Ugggh, its an arrow to my heart, this incredible, and kind to my child physician doesn't have a higher rating. He is comprehensive. To say the least. Takes time, and notes, refers to the best. If it is YOUR kid, you want this doctor. My child is severely autistic, a former 20 oz preemie, so I know what a great doc is like.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Denver, CO – Apr 28, 2016
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biography

Dr. Lee Rusakow, MD is a pediatric pulmonologist in Denver, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and Banner Desert Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Pediatric Pulmonology

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  • New York University

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Pulmonology
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Locations

Practice

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Office1432 S Dobson Rd Ste 506 Mesa, AZ 85202
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Banner Children's Specialists Neurology Clinic5310 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 301 Glendale, AZ 85306
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85006
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

    5555 W Thunderbird Rd
    Glendale, AZ 85306
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 S Dobson Rd
    Mesa, AZ 85202

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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