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Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD

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(39 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2007)

Professional interests include: attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), diabetes management, diabetes screening, and more.

W225 N16711 Cedar Park Court
Jackson, WI 53037

(262) 677-1101

Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Jackson, WI specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD is affiliated with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC and Froedtert West Bend Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

W225 N16711 Cedar Park Court
Jackson, WI 53037

Some issues Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Family Issues

The famed writer Leo Tolstoy once wrote, "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Family issues are problems that occur amongst members of an immediate, extended, or adopted family. Many forms of family issues exist and can vary in intensity and in duration. Nearly every family will experience a negative family issue at some point.

Each family member can be affected by an issue in an individual and unique way, typically depending on age, maturity, and involvement. This means that family issues are often inequitable, with one or more family members bearing a disproportionate weight of the problem. A frequent example is parental divorce. While both parents may appreciate the immediate relief, divorce can rapidly threaten a developing child's sense of stability and self-confidence. Similarly, a mother who is subject to domestic abuse may conceal the issue in order to shield her children from her distress. In some cases, family issues are generational; a father may cause residual guilt or disagreements from his childhood to carry forward to his own son. While each family's experience is unique, common family issues can include:

Financial disputes
Divorce and separation
Abuse and violence
Narcissistic caretaker(s)
Death
Infidelity and relationship issues
Sibling rivalry
Religious and cultural conflicts
Lifestyle disagreements
Severe physical illness
Mental health issues
Neglect
Retirement and older adulthood
Unsafe or unstable household environment

Some family issues are inevitable – such as retirement and minor lifestyle disagreements – while others can be unexpected and dramatic. Unsafe household environments, abuse, and neglect can lead to severe trauma and intervention by social services or law enforcement.

Most common family issues can be addressed through therapy with one or more family members. Family therapy involves sessions led by a licensed mental health therapist. These sessions often include family discussion, resolution strategies, and other activities to promote family harmony. Another form of treatment for family issues is couples counseling, in which a couples counselor can help spouses communicate and employ problem-solving techniques to improve the strength of their relationship. For children, specialized child therapy can help children and adolescents manage and overcome family issues with age-appropriate methods.

Some people find individual therapy or counseling beneficial in resolving family issues, especially for those who are unable to attend family therapy with other family members. Therapists may encourage the creation of family boundaries. At an extreme, therapy may cause an adult to come to the conclusion that communication with a narcissistic parent must stop in order to preserve mental health and wellbeing.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	80

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast procedures	10
doctor visit	189
preventive care	21
vaccines	13
women's imaging	10
X-rays	9

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	11
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	245
preventive care	24
vaccines	27

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

doctor visit	332
preventive care	49
vaccines	52

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	113

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	396
preventive care	47
vaccines	50

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	18
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

doctor visit	412
preventive care	90
vaccines	80

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

doctor visit	498
preventive care	96
vaccines	88

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	17
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

doctor visit	330
preventive care	64
vaccines	67

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

doctor visit	686
preventive care	54
vaccines	57

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Jackson, WI were lab tests, blood draw, vaccines and preventive care.

blood draw	75
breast procedures	10
doctor visit	368
lab tests	76
preventive care	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
thyroid function tests	19
vaccines	55
women's imaging	10
X-rays	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	75
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	23
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	78

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	3
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2007. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2007)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christina Marie Rutsch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jackson, WI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-25