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Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO
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Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an Infectious Disease Internist in Palos Heights, IL.
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Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 52
Palos Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an Infectious Disease Internist in Palos Heights, IL.

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Dr. Ruggero graduated from Midwestern University. Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an Infectious Disease Internist in Palos Heights, IL and has 26 years experience. Dr. Ruggero currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Palos Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Ruggero received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ruggero's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruggero is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Enteritis
Intestinal Ulcer
Aspergillosis
Bacterial Sepsis
Brain Abscess
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Candidiasis of Mouth
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Endocarditis
Foot Infection
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Infective Cystitis
Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Lung Abscess
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pyogenic Arthritis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Tuberculosis

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Print PPO
    Blue Advantage - PCPs Only HMO
    BlueCare Direct HMO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Southwest Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine S C.
    7804 W College Dr Ste 1N, Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 361-5778
  2. 2 UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial
    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL 60426
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (855) 826-3878
  3. 3 Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 923-4000

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Mar 14, 2019
Amazing . I was being treated incorrectly. Once Dr.Ruggerro was on the case she was able to identify what was wrong and intervene. Would highly recommend.
— Mar 14, 2019
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Midwestern University
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruggero's profile.

Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL