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Dr. John Rucker, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
Dr. John Rucker, MD
3.3 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. John Rucker, MD is a Pulmonologist in North Charleston, SC.
Dr. John Rucker, MD
3.3 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. John Rucker, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 60
North Charleston, SC
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Rucker, MD is a Pulmonologist in North Charleston, SC.

About

Dr. Rucker graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and completed a residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University. Dr. John Rucker, MD is a Pulmonologist in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Rucker currently practices at Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care and are affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center. Dr. Rucker has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rucker received an average rating of 3.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Rucker's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rucker is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Apnea
Wheezing
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Bronchospasm
Chickenpox
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Coal Workers Pneumoconiosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Cystic Fibrosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Hiatal Hernia
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
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Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Lung Abscess
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pancreatic Cancer
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
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Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonitis
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Secondary Malignancies
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Swine Flu
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Tuberculosis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • American Republic
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthSCOPE Benefits
  • GEHA
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
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    Humana
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Universal American
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    United Healthcare
    Nexus Open Access
  • Medicare
  • MedCost

Locations

  1. 1 Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care
    9150 Medcom St Ste B, North Charleston, SC 29406
  2. 2 Lowcountry Lung & Critical Care-West Ashley Office
    1938 Charlie Hall Blvd Unit A, Charleston, SC 29414

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rucker
3.3
Based on 12 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Feb 13, 2024
Dr. Rucker monitored my progress while in the hospital. Very pleased with his manner. He answered all my questions, and was very easy to get along with.
Pm — Feb 13, 2024
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital - Washington University
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital - St. Louis
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Rucker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rucker's profile.

Dr. Rucker frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Asphyxia and Hypoxemia and Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Rucker, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Rucker, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Trident Medical Center

    9330 Medical Plaza Dr, Charleston, SC

  • Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center

    295 Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC