Summary

Dr. Fred Ruefer is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated more than five decades to helping patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa and completed his residency training at Clarian Health Partners. With 54 years of experience in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Ruefer has developed extensive expertise in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal problems.

Dr. Ruefer practices at Cherokee Nation Ww Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee. He specializes in treating joint pain, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease. His procedural expertise includes joint fluid removal, bursa injections for inflammation relief, and therapeutic injections to reduce pain and improve mobility.

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Quick Facts

  • 54 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • Clarian Health Partners
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Dr. Fred Michael Ruefer, MDDr. Carl Joseph Depaula, MDDr. Paul G Bizzle, DODr. Patrick John Oneill, DO
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryFamily Medicine
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Tahlequah , OKTahlequah , OKTahlequah , OKAda , OK
Med School: University Of Iowa Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med Med School: Oklahoma State Univ Center For Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Fred Michael Ruefer

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Cigna
  • HealthChoice
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Fred Michael Ruefer has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Fred Michael Ruefer has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Clarian Health Partners

Medical School

University Of IowaGraduated in 1972

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Dr. Fred Ruefer is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee.
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