Summary

Dr. Von Rueden is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine. Dr. Von Rueden has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of spine, the last 10 years spent in Austin. He was Dr. Tom Lowe's first fellow in Denver and subsequently was involved with the training of other fellows at the University of Colorado. He then went into practice for several years at the Woodridge Orthopedic Clinic in Denver, Colorado. In 1996, he relocated to Austin to specialize in scoliosis and complex spine surgery. Dr. Von Rueden currently serves as a University of Texas spinal consultant and routinely manages and cares for a variety of student athletes at the University of Texas. He performs all aspects of spinal surgery in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. His special interests include treating scoliosis and spinal deformities in both children and adults. He is also the Director of Spine at the trauma center at Brackenridge Hospital. Dr. Von Rueden received a B.A. at the University of Minnesota in 1978 and a medical degree at the same institution in 1982. He completed an orthopedic internship and a residency program at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical College in Chicago, Illinois. He then received training in pediatric orthopedics at Denver Children's Hospital. In 1994 and 1995, Dr. Von Rueden was awarded the North American Spine Study Traveling Fellowship. Dr. Von Rueden is active in the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society. He is also a member of the Spine Trauma Study Group, an international group of physicians involved in multicenter research on spinal trauma.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 44 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Kurt William Von Rueden has 4 locations

Austin Rehabilitation Specialists

3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 660Austin, TX 78705
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Seton Northwest Hospital

11113 Research BlvdAustin, TX 78759

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Lakeway

100 MEDICAL PKWY # REGIONALLAKEWAY, TX 78738

Austin Spine

100 Medical Pkwy Ste 100Lakeway, TX 78738

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Orthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Spine SurgeryOrthopedic Spine SurgeryPlastic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
4.6 
2.2 
44 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Austin , TXAUSTIN , TXNew Braunfels , TXAustin , TX
Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kurt William Von Rueden

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kurt William Von Rueden has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kurt William Von Rueden has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolGraduated in 1982

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Where is Dr. Kurt Von Rueden's office located?
Dr. Kurt Von Rueden's office is located at 3000 N Interstate 35 Ste 660, Austin, TX, 78705.
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Dr. Kurt Von Rueden is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Lakeway.
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