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Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD

(483 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)

Professional interests include: joint surgery

3009 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610

(919) 232-5020

Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Raleigh, NC specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD is affiliated with WakeMed Health & Hospitals, CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC and WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3009 New Bern Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27610

aspiration	27
doctor visit	156
injections	27
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	16

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	25
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

aspiration	128
doctor visit	446
hospital care	48
injections	128
inpatient care	48
musculoskeletal imaging	36
spinal procedures	30
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	54
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

aspiration	263
doctor visit	543
hospital care	66
injections	263
inpatient care	66
joint surgery	42
lower extremity surgery	42
musculoskeletal imaging	90
reconstructive surgery	42
spinal procedures	19
X-rays	109

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	63
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	58
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

aspiration	252
doctor visit	556
hospital care	14
injections	252
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	54
musculoskeletal imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	54
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	144

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	57
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

aspiration	636
doctor visit	1125
hospital care	38
injections	636
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	110
musculoskeletal imaging	349
reconstructive surgery	110
spinal procedures	34
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10
X-rays	383

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Raleigh, NC were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	262
doctor visit	566
hospital care	41
injections	262
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	62
lower extremity surgery	62
musculoskeletal imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	62
spinal procedures	26
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	10
X-rays	143

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	101
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	24
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

CAROLINA PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATES LLC

WAKEMED SPECIALISTS GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 483 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Raleigh, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Ruffolo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,253 Mako $3,090	TRIATHLON $140	Reunion $23
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$690 Taylor Spatial Frame $444	Journey II BCS $115	Hip Positioning System $106	TRIGEN InterTAN $25
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$568 ROSA $172	Arcos $122	Taperloc $108	Surgical Product Portfolio $85	Persona $80
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$491 AQUAMANTYS $491
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$121 EUFLEXXA $121
Other	$410 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $111	SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $110	OrthAlign Plus System $66	ACTIS $41	Hizentra $23	Other $58

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,012
Food and Beverage	$2,503
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Michael Ruffolo's area of specialization is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Ruffolo include joint surgery. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ruffolo is a graduate of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ruffolo is affiliated with WakeMed Health & Hospitals.