Dr. Edmund James Rutherford, MD

Dr. Edmund Rutherford is a surgeon with expertise in critical care medicine and colorectal surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of North Carolina Health System. With 42 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Rutherford brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rutherford practices at multiple WakeMed locations throughout Raleigh, North Carolina, including the main Raleigh Campus, Children's Hospital, and North Family and Women's Hospital. He also provides care at the Central Prison Healthcare Complex. His expertise includes treating patients with respiratory failure, rib fractures, and closed head injuries. Dr. Rutherford performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, central venous catheter placement, and Crohn's disease surgery. Patients rate him highly, with an average rating of 5.0.