Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. James Rutka

Neurosurgery
Office
1215 Lee St Rm 3510, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Expertise in
20
conditions
Office
1215 Lee St Rm 3510, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

James Rutka is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Rutka is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Epilepsy, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 310 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in VA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Office
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.

310 Total Publications

Canadian Spine Society: 25th Annual Scientific Conference, February 25 to 28, 2025, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Que., Canada.
Canadian Spine Society: 25th Annual Scientific Conference, February 25 to 28, 2025, Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Que., Canada.
Journal: Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
Published: December 12, 2025
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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 310 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.

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