Dr. Scott E. Ruder, MD | Franklin, TN | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Ruder graduated from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1990. He works in Franklin, TN and specializes in Psychiatry.

accepting new patients
3.8

45 Ratings
36 years of experience
speaks English
Ucsd Medical Center
22 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Ruder's Ratings and Reviews

3.8

45 Ratings with 22 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (22) Did WellNeeds Improvement (8)
Spent time with me: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Flexible scheduling: (27) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

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Excellent, caring, and compassionate physician. It's easy to get an appointment and he always calls in prescriptions in a timely manner. Highly recommend!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 13th, 2021

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Accepted me as a new patient, wonderful careful physician who I appreciate! Great office staff as well ( Tish!). HAJ

March 6th, 2020

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Was very lucky to find a smart thoughtful physician, very personable very easy to talk to. Great office staff as well (Tish!) HAJ

March 6th, 2020

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Accepted me as a new patient, wonderful careful physician who I appreciate! Great office staff as well ( Tish!). HAJ

March 6th, 2020

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Impressed with not only Dr. Rider, but also his staff!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 1st, 2019

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Dr. Ruder listens to me and we work out changes together that best fits for me. He answers my questions and I am veery satisfied with him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

April 17th, 2019

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Honestly i see a lot of people on here writing negative comments about not being listened to. Dr Ruder is a psychiatrist not a psychologist. If you want to have a sessions and hug a teddy bear while you cry about how your mom hit you in the elbow one time, hes not your guys. Hes a quick session type of guy and i love that. I've been seeing him for 6 years almost and guy is a pro. I wont be changing doctors anytime soon.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 7th, 2018

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Beware of HIS "issues" (hoping he gets therapy for these).... 1) Be on time! 2) Pay any bill you get for him - whatever it says, for whatever amount - don't try to discuss it with him 3) Don't follow rules 1 & 2 to HIS satisfaction and he WILL ABANDON you. INSTANTLY. Not even in person – no discussion. You’ll just get a letter in the mail. Even after seeing me for almost a decade. You’ll get no extra from him, and he doesn’t seem to understand or remember what your psych issues are, which might be causing your problems with rules 1 & 2. Can make you wonder who the REAL PATIENT is. (Since I’ve known him – he is changing & sinking - lower & lower.} My advice: RUN AWAY.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

March 16th, 2017

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DR RUDER IS THE BEST

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 20th, 2016

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He would have me talk about whatever happened between visits, while seeming rather disinterested/irrelevant, because at the appointed time things always went the same with writing the refill prescription. I was glad when my GP took over medication management, and successfully assisted in getting me off it.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Had a good bedside manner

July 30th, 2015

Cool Springs Psychiatric Group

1909 Mallory Ln Ste 200Franklin, TN 37067

Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SatClosed

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Dr. Scott Edwin Ruder, MD	Dr. Susannah Williams, MD	Dr. Angela Delight Shields, PhD, MD	Elizabeth Elwood, APRN
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.8 (45 Ratings)	3.8 (4 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	2 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Franklin , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN	Nashville , TN
Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Alabama at Birmingham	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicare

Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Clinical Depression
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Dr. Scott Edwin Ruder holds an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Tennessee that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsd Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Ruder's NPI number is 1790733939.

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