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Edmund J. Rutherford, MD, FACS

Edmund J. Rutherford, MD, FACS

General Surgery

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About Me

Dr. Rutherford is an associate professor of surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), an attending physician at WakeMed and a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completed his internship and junior residency at UNC-CH and completed his senior residency at New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, N.C. A diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and also board certified in critical care, Dr. Rutherford is especially interested in surgical critical care.

Education

Internship:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency:
New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, N.C.

Board Certifications

Surgery, American Board of Internal Medicine

Provider Ratings

5 out of 5

(27 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

17 Reviews

03/30/2024

Dr. Rutherford is hands down the most caring, professional and compassionate Dr. I've ever seen. I would highly recommend him, and if an unfortunate event happend in the future, I would want Dr. Rutherford taking care of me.

03/22/2024

Level of care was excellent. Whole team was caring, efficient and excellent.

03/19/2024

The nurses that cared for me were very good. They were very nice and helpful. If I were sick again I would choose Wake Med.

02/17/2024

Excellent care and evaluation of my surgical recovery.

01/25/2024

Diagnostic, pain control, and gall bladder removal all in 15 hours. Highly recommend the services of Wake Med Trauma and Dr. Rutherford. [NAME]

01/22/2024

Excellent

11/21/2023

Dr. Rutherford’s bedside manner was excellent and surgery was as explained. He went out of his way to answer questions and make me feel comfortable!

11/11/2023

Dr Rutherford is a kind and caring person. He seemed to be genuinely interested in my medical trauma problem.

10/09/2023

Very impressed with Dr Rutherford and my two visits to his office for post op removal of drains and stitches.

10/09/2023

The courtesy & respect.

09/18/2023

The doctor and the man that took my vitals.

08/25/2023

Care from all staff was excellent. I have medical anxiety and I felt very comfortable with everyone involved.

07/20/2023

All the staff were very patient focused, friendly, knowledgable, and went above and beyond to make me feel free comfortable in a stressful environment.

07/17/2023

From the moment I arrived to check in for my post surgery appointment, the receptionist Paola Flores provided outstanding and pleasant service. It continued with Dr Edmund Rutherford. He was absolutely phenomenal not only with his surgical precision but his aftercare and explanation of the procedure and the importance of the necessary steps to healing. This was the BEST hospital experience and care that I’ve ever received. Both of them should be recognized and awarded for going beyond and above in my opinion. They exemplify what and how the healthcare industry should be in every facility. You’ve got two great members! Please recognize them and thank them again on my behalf. [NAME] Very satisfied patient

06/06/2023

Every thing

06/05/2023

Dr Rutherford and all of his staff were pleasant, professional, and efficient.

05/30/2023

From the moments before I was taken into surgery to now, Dr. Rutherford has been amazing. During hospital stay he came in every day and didn't act rushed, answered questions and talked to me & explained anything that needed to be. He is amazing & his staff. I would recommend him a million times over!!
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