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Expertise of John Ruder, MD

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Biography

Dr. John Ruder is a fellowship trained sports medicine physician specializing in all facets of sports related injury prevention and treatment. He graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in Biology and subsequently earned his medical degree from the University of Central Florida. He completed an orthopedic residency at Carolinas Medical Center, followed by a sports medicine fellowship with E. Lyle Cain, MD, Jeffery R. Dugas, MD, Benton A. Emblom MD, and James R. Andrews, MD at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Ruder has particular interest in hip preservation. Non-arthritic hip preservation surgeries include arthroscopic treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labrum repair/reconstruction, endoscopic gluteus medius and proximal hamstring repair, as well as mini-open treatment of core muscle injury (sports hernia). Additionally, he treats sports related injuries of the shoulder and knee.

Dr. Ruder has previously provided on-site medical coverage for Tuskegee University, SEC Baseball Tournament, Birmingham Barons, Birmingham Ballet, and Vestavia Hills High School. His research interests include sports medicine and hip preservation, having published numerous articles on these topics. In addition, he has presented his research at multiple local and national orthopedic conferences.

Dr. Ruder utilizes a team approach to patient care, leading his patients’ treatment planning and ensuring thorough communication across all medical team members.

Areas Served
Lake Mary, FL | Orlando, FL
Languages Spoken
English
Education

University of Central Florida

Residencies

Orthopaedic Surgery at Carolinas Medical Center

Fellowships

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute

Ages Accepted
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Geriatrics

Insurances accepted by John Ruder, MD

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The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

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  • AdventHealth Advantage Plans (all plans – employee, Rosen, Medicare Advantage, Individual)
  • AdventHealth Employee Plan
  • Aetna
  • Aetna ACO
  • Allwell by Wellcare
  • AvMed
  • BlueCare
  • BlueOptions
  • Blue Select
  • Bright Health
  • Careworks
  • Cigna
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Question: What locations does John Ruder, MD practice at?
Answer: John Ruder, MD practices at Lake Mary at 1141 Patterson Terrace Lake, Lake Mary, FL, 32746, Orlando at 265 East Rollins St, Suite 11100, Orlando, FL and 32804. Learn more about John Ruder, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What is John Ruder, MD's specialty?
Answer: John Ruder, MD specializes in Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics Sports Medicine- Adult and Orthopaedic Surgery. Learn more about John Ruder, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What insurance does John Ruder, MD accept?
Answer: John Ruder, MD accepts AdventHealth Advantage Plans (all plans – employee, Rosen, Medicare Advantage, Individual), AdventHealth Employee Plan, Aetna, Aetna ACO, Allwell by Wellcare, AvMed, Blue Select, BlueCare, BlueOptions, Bright Health, Careworks, Cigna, Cigna Bravo Health MCA, Cigna CAC, Cigna-Healthspring, Corvel, Disney Direct, FL-Sunshine State - Medicare, FL-Tricare Humana Military, FL-WellCare Health Plan (Medicare), Florida Blue/GuideWell, Florida HealthCare Plans, Freedom Health, Health First Health Plans, Humana, Medicare, Multiplan, MyBlue, Optimum MCA, Optum VA, Oscar, Oxford, Paradigm, Prime Health, Rockwell, United Healthcare and Workers Compensation. This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about John Ruder, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What conditions does John Ruder, MD treat?
Answer: John Ruder, MD treats the following conditions: Achilles Tear, ACL Tear, Bone Spurs, Bow Legs, Broken Arm, Broken Elbow, Broken Hand, Broken Wrist, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Claw Toe, Clubfoot, Flat Feet, Flatfoot After Age 9, Foot Fracture, Hammer Toe, Hip Dysplasia, Keratoderma (Abnormal Skin Thickening), Knee Disorders, Labral Tears, Leg Deformities and Torn Rotator Cuff. Learn more about John Ruder, MD at AdventHealth.
Question: What health services does John Ruder, MD provide?
Answer: John Ruder, MD provides Orthopedic Care, Sports Medicine and Rehab Care and Surgical Care services. Learn more about John Ruder, MD at AdventHealth.