Summary

Dr. Wayne Rutledge is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician with 28 years of experience treating patients in acute and primary care settings. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise across both specialties throughout his career. Dr. Rutledge is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Rutledge practices at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, and also sees patients at UTMB Health League City Campus in League City, Texas. His clinical focus includes treating conditions such as abdominal pain, chest wall pain, and pregnancy-related abdominal concerns. He provides emergency care services and performs diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and complete blood count testing. Patients have given Dr. Rutledge an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 69 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Ross University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Wayne Chandler Rutledge has 2 locations

University Of Texas Medical Branch

301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Utmb Health League City Campus

2240 Gulf Fwy SLeague City, TX 77573

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
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Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Wayne Chandler Rutledge

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • KelseyCare Advantage
  • KelseyCare Advantage - Medicare
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • State Farm
  • Summit Community Care - Workers’ Compensation
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Wayne Chandler Rutledge has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Wayne Chandler Rutledge has the following area of expertise

  • Emergency Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

Dr. Wayne Chandler Rutledge holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine in 1998.

NPI Number

Dr. Rutledge's NPI number is 1629165279.

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Dr. Wayne Rutledge is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch.

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