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Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 46
Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA.
Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD
4.1 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 46
Newton Lower Falls, MA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA.

About

Dr. Ruchelsman graduated from New York University. Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Newton Lower Falls, MA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Ruchelsman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Milford Regional Medical Center. Dr. Ruchelsman has experience treating conditions like Trigger Finger and Wrist Sprain or Strain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruchelsman received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Ruchelsman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ruchelsman is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Trigger Finger
Excision of Ganglion
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Trigger Finger
Excision of Ganglion
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Release
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Wrist Fracture
De Quervain's Release
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Elbow Tenotomy
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Hand Fracture
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Wrist Osteophyte
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand Fracture Treatment Closed
Steroid Injection
Wrist Fusion

Insurance Accepted

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
    Maines Choice - Preferred HMO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Select
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Complete PPO Plus
    Complete HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Massgeneral for Children at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
    2000 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  2. 2 Newton-Wellesley Ambulatory Care Center
    159 Wells Ave, Newton, MA 02459
  3. 3 Harvard University Health Services Pharmacy
    75 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
  4. 4 Office
    2014 Washington St, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
  5. 5 Newton Wellesley Physicians Primary Care
    978 Worcester St, Wellesley, MA 02482

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruchelsman
4.1
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (2)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 27, 2024
Dr. Ruchelsman is very compassionate. His staff were able to schedule an appointment for me on short notice due to a potentially urgent concern. He provided helpful guidance to make sure that I received appropriate continuity in care.
— Dec 27, 2024
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University
    2004
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Board Certifications

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  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruchelsman's profile.

Dr. Ruchelsman frequently treats the following conditions: Trigger Finger and Wrist Sprain or Strain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Milford Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. David Ruchelsman, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital

    2014 Washington St, Newton, MA

  • Milford Regional Medical Center

    14 Prospect St, Milford, MA