Dr. Meredith C. Ruland | Missoula, MT | Pain Medicine

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Meredith C. Ruland is a physician assistant specializing in pain medicine in Missoula, MT. Her practice strives to teach patients about pain and spine conditions so they can better understand and participate in their care. She focuses on conservative therapies and paying special attention to the whole person.

accepting new patients
4.9

139 Ratings
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
139 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

Patients frequently praise Dr. Meredith Catherine Ruland for her professionalism, attentiveness, and the genuine care she exhibits, often highlighting her ability to listen empathetically and explain medical information clearly. Many reviews express satisfaction with the treatment plans and the knowledgeable advice provided, emphasizing a sense of comfort and confidence under her care. Negative feedback, though much less common, occasionally mentions prolonged waiting times for appointments and documentation issues, causing inconvenience in some instances. Overall, patients seem to have a highly favorable impression of Dr. Ruland's competence and considerate approach to healthcare.

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My provider was most enjoyable to visit with and completely knowledgeable about what follow up care I would need and gave me the connections to that treatment.

March 20th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Every body is very great and nice.

March 17th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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She made me feel like she cared, and recommended the next step to take for pain relief.

March 8th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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My team is great, im sure they are doing all they can for me.

February 21st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Meridith is outstanding. I always leave feeling questions answered and comfortable. Your employees are awesome.

February 5th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Everything is great except for having to wait so so do very long to get in to see someone. No matter how awful I feel, it takes so long to see someone.

January 31st, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I felt the treatment plan was good to get me back to healing.

January 26th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Excellent experience

January 25th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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She is very informative and listens to what you have to say.

November 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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She gave me time to ask questions about other health symptoms that interrelate with my back pain diagnosis, and self care interventions that help diminish pain and improve mobility.

November 18th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Providence Spine and Pain Center - Montana

500 W Broadway St # 3Missoula, MT 59802

Tel: (406) 327-1670


Dr. Meredith Catherine Ruland	Dr. Justin Joseph Kruer, MD	Dr. Christopher Thomas Caldwell, DO	Dr. Marika Elizabeth Sears
Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (139 Ratings)	4.4 (53 Ratings)	4.9 (205 Ratings)	4.9 (231 Ratings)
	25 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Missoula , MT	Erlanger , KY	Missoula , MT	Missoula , MT
	Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine	Med School: A.T. Still University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Which hospitals is Dr. Meredith Ruland affiliated with?: Dr. Meredith Ruland is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
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Where is Dr. Meredith Ruland's office located?: Dr. Meredith Ruland's office is located at 500 W Broadway St # 3, Missoula, MT, 59802.

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