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Dr. Teresa Ruch, MD

Dr. Teresa Ruch, MD

Neurosurgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Teresa Ruch, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1979. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center and Euclid Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

6780 Mayfield Rd Cleveland, OH 44124

Make an Appointment

(440) 312-6100

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ruch is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurosurgery.

Dr. Ruch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruch specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruch

4.0

24 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
13%
13%
1 Star
17%
17%

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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cleveland, OH – Oct 11, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Painesville, OH – Feb 11, 2017
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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
7 people found this helpful
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A most grateful patient in Mentor, OH – Jul 30, 2016
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin Grady in Cleveland, OH – Mar 31, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Teresa Ruch, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cleveland, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1979. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as University Hospital TriPoint Medical Center and Euclid Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Case Western Reserve University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Ruch is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital6780 Mayfield Rd Cleveland, OH 44124
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    Practice

    Eastside Mri Limited Partnership2785 Som Center Rd Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Cleveland Clinic

      9500 Euclid Ave
      Cleveland, OH 44195
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

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

      Superior clinical outcomes in cranial neurosurgery

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Hillcrest Hospital

      6780 Mayfield Rd
      Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      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

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Euclid Hospital

      18901 Lake Shore Blvd
      Euclid, OH 44119
      Recipient of 3
      hospital 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

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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