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Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS

(891 Ratings)

Specializes in: Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, spine surgery procedures, scoliosis, and more.

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 356-1616

Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS is in Iowa City, IA specializing in surgery. Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Some issues Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	142
lower extremity surgery	9
open surgery	10

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	157
lower extremity surgery	16
open surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	97

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	12
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	212

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

doctor visit	103

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

doctor visit	239

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

doctor visit	270

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	209

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	11
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	576

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS treated as in Iowa City, IA were lower extremity surgery, open surgery, aspiration and injections.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
aspiration	17
doctor visit	227
injections	17
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	28
open surgery	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	13
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Education & Training

He has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 891 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Jonathan A. Rueter, PA, MMS from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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Biography

Mr. Jonathan Rueter is a specialist in surgery. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Mr. Rueter's areas of expertise include the following: scoliosis, spine surgery procedures, and herniated disc. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.