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John Ruge, MD, Neurosurgery, Park Ridge, IL

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Neurosurgery • Park Ridge, IL

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Advocate Children's Hospital, Director of Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center, Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, Rush Medical College

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  • Office

    1875 Dempster St
    Ste 410
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Phone+1 847-698-1088
    Fax+1 847-723-9475

Education & Training

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1989 - 1990
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1983 - 1989
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2016
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016
  • Top Cancer Neurosurgeon Newsweek magazine, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Use of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Resection of Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Critical Review  
    John Ruge, MD, Journal of Neuro-Oncology

Press Mentions

  • Where Is He Now?
    Where Is He Now?January 7th, 2019
  • Neurosurgeon Launches Latest Version of Oncology App: 3 Things to Know
    Neurosurgeon Launches Latest Version of Oncology App: 3 Things to KnowDecember 13th, 2018
  • Baby Girl Returns Home to Ivory Coast After US Surgery to Remove Two Extra Legs and Second Spine Leftover from Her Parasitic Twin
    Baby Girl Returns Home to Ivory Coast After US Surgery to Remove Two Extra Legs and Second Spine Leftover from Her Parasitic TwinApril 27th, 2017
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Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Founder, Medeligobrain tumor and other oncology search appDisclosure: Founder2015 - Present

External Links

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