Robert Ruggiero Jr., M.D.
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Observing National Spine Health Awareness Month – Your Backbone for a Healthy Life
The month of October makes most people think of pumpkin spice lattes, vibrant leaves, and Halloween costumes. But here at Premier Orthopaedics, we have something else we keep an eye out for, too, because it's also the time of year known as National Spine Health...
September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month
As September starts, it's National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. This is a great time to learn about the health of our veins and arteries. Vascular diseases include problems like deep vein thrombosis and peripheral arterial disease. Read on to learn how to keep...
Causes & Treatment Options for Sciatica
Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates down the back of the leg is what is commonly referred to as sciatica. The pain follows the path of the sciatic nerve down the leg which means that typically, only one side of the body is affected. The sensation that...
SPECIALTIES
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Spine
EDUCATION/TRAINING
- Undergraduate — Duke University
- M.D. — Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
- Internship — Hahnemann University School of Medicine
- Residency — Allegheny University Hospital
- Fellowship in Spinal Surgery — Neurosurgical Group Indianapolis
CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
INTERESTING FACTS
Dr. Ruggiero Jr. is an avid squash player who has helped coach his children to national championships.