Craig Ruder, MD

Specialties:
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine

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WellSpan Orthopedics
25 Monument Rd., Suite 290
York, PA 17403
(717) 812-4090
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WellSpan Sports Medicine
(717) 851-3136

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:

My younger sister was born with many medical problems. The desire to help solve problems she faced led me to medicine. My training in orthopedics and sports medicine provides the ability to improve patient function and decrease pain.

What I want my patients to know about me:

I served over 20 years in the Air Force as an orthopedic surgeon prior to joining our WellSpan Orthopedic Sports Medicine Team. I completed three oversees deployments as a surgeon taking care of our troops in harms way. My last five years were spent as the Orthopedic Residency Training Director overseeing the education of young orthopedic surgical residents. I believe in the importance of educating patients about the medical challenge they are experiencing, the treatment options (both non-surgical and surgical) and together developing a plan to reach their goals.

What I do when I'm not seeing patients:

I enjoy spending time with my bride of many years on an old farm property (lots of maintenance and upkeep required). I spend many hours working with our animals including a brother/sister pair of great danes. I am a licensed falconer here in PA.

Clinical Interests

Arthritis

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy-Knee

Cartilage Restoration

Knee Injuries

Knee Reconstruction

Knee Replacement

Orthopedic Surgery

Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder Reconstruction

Sports Medicine

Sports Orthopedic Injuries

Joint Injections

Joint Reconstruction

Ligament Reconstruction

Ligament Repair

Lower Extremity Nerve Surgery

Rotator cuff repair

Shoulder Problems

Shoulder Replacement

Sports Injuries

Sprains & Fractures

Shoulders

Knees: Age 49 and Below

Knees: Age 50+

Elbows

Education & Credentials

Medical School: Uniformed Services University (USUHS)
Internship Program: Malcolm Grow Medical Center | Transitional
Residency Program: Wilford Hall Medical Center | Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship Program: Hughston Sports Medical Center | Sports Medicine
Undergraduate Education: US Air Force Academy

WellSpan Hospital Affiliations

Apple Hill Surgical Center
WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
WellSpan York Hospital

Health Plans Accepted

WellSpan Financial Assistance Program participant

Aetna

Aetna Better Health

Amerihealth Caritas PA

Capital BlueCross

Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Medicare Advantage

Gateway Highmark Wholecare

Geisinger

Highmark Blue Shield

HPP/Jefferson Health Plan

InterGroup/Prime Health Services

John Hopkins Health Care

MD Medical Assistance

PA Health & Wellness (Centene)

PA Medical Assistance

PA Medicare

Preferred Health Care

Railroad Medicare

Tricare

United Healthcare

UPMC Health Plan

WellSpan Health Plans

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