Dr. Daniel B. Rukstalis, MD | Roanoke, VA | Urologist

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Dr. Daniel Rukstalis is a urologist with four decades of experience treating conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems. He earned his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed his residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital. With 42 years of practice, Dr. Rukstalis has developed extensive expertise in urological care.

Dr. Rukstalis practices at multiple locations including Roanoke and Columbia, with hospital affiliations at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, and Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital. He specializes in treating prostate cancer, including advanced cases and cancer that returns after treatment. His practice includes performing PSA tests to screen for prostate problems and providing infusion therapy for cancer treatment. Patients rate Dr. Rukstalis 4.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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4.5

30 Ratings
42 years of experience
Brigham & Womens Hospital
16 written reviews
1 specialty
19 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
8 office locations
Male

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Great doctor

January 27th, 2019

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Dr. Rukstalis did surgery on my husband on Oct 24, 18. He removed the prostate and bladder, and took part of his small intestines to make his stoma. He did a wonderful job, and we are blessed to have been able to have him do the surgery. He has recovered as well as can be expected, surgery being on 3 weeks ago.

November 12th, 2018

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The Best !!!!!!

July 20th, 2017

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Dr. Rukstalis is an excellent physician. I had Bladder Cancer and was put off by doctors who didn't know what they were doing for two years. I was told my only chance to live was to make it to Wake Forest Medical Center. My husband drove two hours and after a day with Dr. Rukstalis I was able to urinate, take out a 4 month old catheter, and walk for the first times in 4 months without bleeding. Dr. Rukstalis gave me my life back when others gave up. I will always be grateful to be under his care then & now.

September 24th, 2016

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I am currently a patient of Dr.. Rukstalis

August 20th, 2016

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He has to be one of the rudest Dr after my husbands surgery he came to talk to and told me I needed mental health just because I wanted to stay at the hospital with him why he felt like he had the right to say that who knows plus if he had done his surgery sooner he would be in the shape he is in right I do not recommend him at all thanks

July 20th, 2016

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Excellent surgical skills and patient concern.

June 24th, 2016

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Made a life changing experience much easier to get through

February 20th, 2016

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Rare doctor. Not a "pants on fire" surgeon. Met every need I had. Excellent surgical results. Great staff and associates.

December 30th, 2015

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easy to recommend him

September 23rd, 2015

Carilion Clinic General Surgery - Roanoke

3 Riverside CirRoanoke, VA 24016

Tel: (540) 224-5170

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Geisinger Medical Center

100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822

Tel: (570) 271-6211

Dr. Daniel Brian Rukstalis

300 Palmetto Health PkwyColumbia, SC 29212

Dr. Daniel Brian Rukstalis

1301 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201

Dr. Daniel Brian Rukstalis

1301 Taylor St Ste 1AColumbia, SC 29201

Dr. Daniel Brian Rukstalis

300 Palmetto Health Pkwy Ste 200Columbia, SC 29212

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

1906 Belleview Ave SeRoanoke, VA 24014

Tel: (540) 981-7000

Carilion Clinic Riverside

3 Riverside CirRoanoke, VA 24016

Tel: (540) 224-5170

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Daniel Brian Rukstalis, MD	Dr. Walter Burke Wade	Dr. Basavlinga S Amarkumar, MD	Dr. Hernando P Salcedo, MD
Urology	Urology	Urology	Urology

4.5 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.3 (4 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	52 Years of Experience	54 Years of Experience	65 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks English
Roanoke , VA	Salem , VA	Salem , VA	Salem , VA
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School	Med School: University of Tennessee	Med School: Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India	Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina
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Urology

Bladder Issues
Cryosurgery
Enlarged Prostate (Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Stones
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Lymph Node Excision (Lymph node removal)
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Overactive Urinary Bladder
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Surgery (Prostatectomy)
Prostatitis
Testis Cancer (Testicular Neoplasm)
Urinary Bladder Cancer
Urinary Bladder Cancer (Transitional Cell Carcinoma)
Urinary Incontinence
Urologic Cancer
Urologic Emergencies

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2012, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolGraduated in 1984

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