


Dr. John Rutledge, MD
Dr. John Rutledge, MD is a general surgery specialist in Austin, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. David's Medical Center and St. David's North Austin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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901 W 38th St Ste 100 Austin, TX 78705Make an Appointment
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care philosophy
Less is more. I try to provide the least invasive surgery that offers the maximum benefits with the fewest risks and complications.General Surgery
Neuroradiology
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Neurological Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1986Bapt Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1984University Okla Health Sci Ct
Internship Hospital, 1981University Okla Health Science Ct
Internship Hospital, 1981University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980University Of Oklahoma
Undergraduate School, 1976
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Fellow American College of Radiology, 2007
American Heart Association Distinguished Service Award, 2007
Health Care Heroes Physician of the Year Austin Business Journal, 2008
American Heart Association Outstanding Advocate Award, 2005
American Stroke Association SCA Advisory Committee recognition, 2009-2010
American Heart Association Stroke Volunteer of the Year, 2004
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 36
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
Compare with other General Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Rutledge with our nearby General Surgery Specialists at St. David's Medical Center.
Make an appointment at St. David's Medical Center today at
(512) 649-0896.