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Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
1.2 (19)
Map Pin Small Cincinnati, OH
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD

Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Cincinnati, OH. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 33 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ruhnke an average 1.2 star rating.

Dr. Ruhnke works at TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus in Cincinnati, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ruhnke's Office Locations

  1. 1
    TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus
    379 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 246-7000
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    TriHealth Orthopedic & Sports Institute - Western Ridge
    6909 Good Samaritan Dr Ste A, Cincinnati, OH 45247 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (513) 246-2300

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Bethesda North Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital

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Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Joint Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Ankle Fracture
Back Pain
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Chondromalacia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Tendinitis
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Ligament Tears
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Arthrocentesis
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscectomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Femoral Neck Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Plexopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Muscle Cramping
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Pain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Dislocation
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Repair
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Spinal Nerve Block
Total Hip Replacement
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1104812429
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Ruhnke, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ruhnke is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ruhnke works at TriHealth Group Health - Good Samaritan Campus in Cincinnati, OH. View the full address on Dr. Ruhnke’s profile.

    Dr. Ruhnke has seen patients for Joint Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ruhnke on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Ruhnke. The overall rating for this provider is 1.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ruhnke.

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