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Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD

Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Rutherford, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Dallas, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1980. He is affiliated with Medical City Dallas. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 111 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (111 reviews)

Practice

7777 Forest Ln Ste C106 Dallas, TX 75230

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rutherford is affiliated with Medical City Dallas Dallas, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Rutherford's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rutherford

4.8
111 ratings, 78 with a written review
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I had a hip replacement. Dr. Rutherford is the best!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Martha Gerhart – Jul 13, 2020
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I recently had an excellent visit with Dr. Rutherford and his friendly staff. I had been told by another physician that I need a hip replacement on my right hip. I new immediately that, if I was to have a hip replacement, I wanted Dr. Rutherford to do it. Working with Dr. Rutherford, we are taking a more conservative approach and I appreciate that.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom J Holland – Jun 17, 2020
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I was a pleasant visit. He listened well and was interested in helping me with my issue.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sabrina Sydenstricker – Jun 05, 2020
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Thank you for the kind words, Sabrina!
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I had a shoulder issue and Dr. Rutherford was very thorough and explained everything. Got a cortisone shot and some exercises to do, and my shoulder feels much better.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 20, 2020
Dr. Rutherford's Reply –
Thank you so much for the positive feedback!
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Very informative, respectful, on time , very clean, staff was very pleasant. I would give excellent rating.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 19, 2020
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Rutherford and his staff have me pain free and walking 18 holes of golf. They are competent, friendly and give great service.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Dan Boyles – May 19, 2020
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Thank you for the kind words, Dan!
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Dr. Rutherford did a hip replacement for me in October of 2014. The results were very successful. I recently returned to set up the same surgery on the other hip. Everyone in the office is very professional, and they take time to listen and answer any questions that I might have.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2020
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Dr. Rutherford has been my joint doctor for 3 years. Every time I visit the staff is professional, efficient and friendly. He replaced one hip and is about to replace the other. I would highly recommend Dr. Rutherford.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2020
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Very professional, informative. Wait time was less than 10 minutes. Extremely pleased with visit, moving forward with hip replacement surgery.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 11, 2020
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Treated me with respect. Did not rush. Answered all my questions. Gave me options other than immediate surgery. Was very professional. Gave me confidence in his judgement.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Appointment was rushed
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Janie – Feb 09, 2020
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I am very pleased with the knee replacement surgery I had on Dec. 18. Dr. Rutherford replaced my right knee 10 years ago and my left knee in Dec. I could not be more pleased with the outcome. I have recommended him to friends and will continue to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kay Loucks in Dallas, TX – Jan 21, 2020
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From the original o.v. to testing and pre-op visit all personnel have been absolutely amazing. Nurses called regularly to inform about impending procedures. It has been a relief.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 2020
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I strongly recommend this Orthopedic Doctor Charles Rutherford for any or the issues n surgeries. He is very good at his work, down to earth, kind & compassionate. If u choose him u r in good hands. U need not worry about any thing regarding ur health issues.He is the best Doctor in Dallas.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Radha Chadalavada. – Jan 08, 2020
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Dr. Rutherford replaced both of my hips. The left one in 2005 and the right one in 2006. Hips are still working great and that is why I decided to have him replace both of my knees in 2020. The left one in Feb. 2020 and the right one layer in the year.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 31, 2019
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Dr. Rutherford was recommended to me by a family friend, who had a hip replacement performed by him. I have had only a consultation with him so far, but was very favorably impressed with him and his staff. Unlike other orthopedic surgeons that I have seen, he is not only very professional and knowledgeable, but he listens to you and treats you with dignity and respect. He gives you the best options for resolving your condition, and does not try to pressure you into surgery. I will be scheduling my procedure with him in the near future.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2019
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When I suffered a shoulder injury recently I had no second thoughts about who I wanted to seek medical opinion from. I previously had both my hips replaced by Dr Rutherford in 2004 and 2015. He executed those 2 operations so successfully so much so that 15 years on my left hip is showing little signs of wear and the right hip is just as good. He reviews the symptoms and offers options and opinion that provide the patient with an informed diagnosis.He does not immediately jump to the conclusion that surgery is the only option - he twice has indicated to me that other options are initially the best course of action. He has an experienced and patient friendly team to support him. He and his team are professional in approach and from my personal experience, experts in what they do. I unreservedly would recommend Dr Rutherford and his team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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William Latta – Nov 25, 2019
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Total knee replacement.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Wayne Johnson – Sep 16, 2019
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Dr Rutherford and his staff were professional and efficient. There was little wait and this doctor & office visit was one of the best that I have ever had. Follow up was needed for additional testing and everything was handled accurately and quickly. Dr. Rutherford and his staff have greatly exceeded my expectations.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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west soward – Sep 14, 2019
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Prior to my L Hip Replacement 1 year ago, I had been unable to go about my everyday life due to chronic pain, limited movement and difficulty walking up and down my stairs. I had to request wheelchair assistance when I flew because I could not walk nor stand for lengths of time. I wasn’t making my bed normally, electing to fold my flat sheet in half and sleep between sides because making the bed was too painful. I was unable to work. Dr Rutherford literally gave me my life back when he replaced my hip: After just 5 weeks, I was able to walk up and down my stairwell normally. After 3 months, I was walking between 10,000 - 14,000 plus steps over brick and cobblestone streets in Europe’s old Mediterranean cities, enjoying climbing stairs in order to view the Mediterranean from atop high walls surrounding ancient ports, never lagging behind the rest of the tour groups. Thank you, Dr Rutherford, for giving me my back my life! A big thank you to all of Dr Rutherford’s positive staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Katherine Winship – Sep 12, 2019
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I selected Dr. Rutherford based on the recommendation of physical therapists I was using. The experience was much better than I expected based on earlier experience with another doctor. The only negative aspect was that I didn't enjoy the spinal but I also don't like heavy sedation so there was a trade off. And that wasn't Dr. Rutherford, of course. I was very surprise at how quickly I healed and how little pain I had.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rod Jenkins – Jul 30, 2019
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care philosophy

Bounce back faster from Joint Replacement Surgery with minimally invasive techniques of hip and knee replacements.

biography

Charles S. Rutherford, M.D. is the founding member of the Southwest Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine Center where he specializes in less invasive techniques for total hip and knee replacements. He is currently the Medical Director of the Joint...read more
  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

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  • Mayo Clinic|mayo Clinic St Marys Hospital|mayo Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Med College Of Virginia|virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Healthtexas Provider Network7777 Forest Ln Ste C106 Dallas, TX 75230
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln
    Dallas, TX 75230
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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