Overview
James Rutka is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Rutka is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Medulloblastoma, Epilepsy, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Endovascular Embolization.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 312 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1215 Lee St Rm 3510, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Rutka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Rutka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Rutka by calling their office at 434-924-2203. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Rutka a top-rated expert for Medulloblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Rutka is classified as an Elite expert for Medulloblastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Rutka specialize in?
While Dr. James Rutka is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Medulloblastoma, Epilepsy, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. James Rutka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Rutka has published 312 articles and abstracts on conditions like Medulloblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. James Rutka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Rutka accept my insurance?
Dr. James Rutka accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-924-2203 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- EpilepsyDr. Rutka isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Rutka isElite. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Distinguished
- Brain TumorDr. Rutka isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Rutka isDistinguished. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Rutka isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Rutka isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Rutka isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Rutka isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- ChordomaDr. Rutka isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.