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Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO

Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO

Infectious Disease Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an infectious disease internist in Palos Heights, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Midwestern University in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Palos Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 5 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

7804 W College Dr Ste 1N Palos Heights, IL 60463

Make an Appointment

(708) 361-5778

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ruggero specializes in the areas of Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruggero's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruggero

5.0

5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
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Mar 14, 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
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Jen S – Jan 09, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 10, 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
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Irunez in Palos Heights, IL – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kathleen Ruggero, DO is an infectious disease internist in Palos Heights, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Midwestern University in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern...read more

  • Infectious Disease Medicine

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  • Midwestern University

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Infectious Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Southwest Infectious Disease & Internal Medicine S C.7804 W College Dr Ste 1N Palos Heights, IL 60463
1

Practice

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial1 Ingalls Dr Harvey, IL 60426
2

Practice

Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital12251 S 80th Ave Palos Heights, IL 60463
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave
    Palos Heights, IL 60463
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

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

    1% lower than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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