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About Me

Dr. Rutherford is an associate professor of surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), an attending physician at WakeMed and a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, completed his internship and junior residency at UNC-CH and completed his senior residency at New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, N.C. A diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and also board certified in critical care, Dr. Rutherford is especially interested in surgical critical care.

Education

Internship:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency:
New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, N.C.

Board Certifications

Surgery, Diplomate, American Board of Surgery

Provider Ratings

5.00 out of 5

(6 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

2 Reviews

08/16/2025

I was well pleased with the professionalism of the treatment I received.

08/16/2025

helpful and caring. Dr Rutherford is a excellent doctor.