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Dr. Craig Ruetzel, MD

Dr. Craig Ruetzel, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Ruetzel, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Chesapeake, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

824 Greenbrier Pkwy Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320

Dr. Ruetzel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Ruetzel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruetzel

4.0

32 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
69%
69%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
22%
22%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jun 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2020
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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VA – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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NS in Chesapeake, VA – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sep 11, 2018
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Carrie Scearce in Virginia Beach, VA – Dec 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Virginia Beach – Oct 26, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Alex J. in Moyock, NC – Jan 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth in Virginia Beach, VA – Aug 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Nora in Virginia beach VA – Jul 01, 2016
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Celeste R in Virginia Beach, VA – Apr 18, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Connie C in Virginia Beach, VA – Feb 09, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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CHESAPEAKE – Jan 15, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
W. Costigan in Virginia Beach, VA – Jan 12, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Koren Brahm in Norfolk, VA – Dec 22, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

I believe in empowering patients through knowledge. I try to give them the information to allow them to truly know what is going on, the consequences of the condition, and the risks and benefits of the different treatment options available. Often...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Gynecology

  • High Risk Obstetrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Bowman Gray School Med/nc Bapt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1992
  • Wake Forest School Of Med

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
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  • Gestational Diabetes, 7/7/2011

Dr. Ruetzel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    William K Rand III Gynecology PLLC824 Greenbrier Pkwy Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

      736 Battlefield Blvd N
      Chesapeake, VA 23320
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022, 2021)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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