Dr. Robert Rutstein

Hartford & Rocky Hill, CT Podiatrist, Board Certified Podiatric Physician & Surgeon

Dr. Robert D. Rutstein, DPM - Podiatrist, Foot Surgeon - Hartford Podiatry Group

Dr. Robert D. Rutstein, DPM
Cofounder, Hartford Podiatry Group

A native of Connecticut, Dr. Robert D. Rutstein graduated Hall High School, in West Hartford. He attended Adelphi University in New York and the University of Hartford. Dr. Rutstein received his Podiatric Medical degree at the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He then went on to complete his post-doctoral training at the Granada Hills Medical Center and Manchester Foot Clinic Podiatry Preceptorship Program in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Rutstein was named the “Podiatrist of the Year” by The Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association in July of 2000. Presently, Dr. Rutstein serves as a Clinical Instructor in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Podiatry Residency Program.

OFFICES - Hartford Podiatry Group

  • 999 Asylum Avenue, Suite 111, Hartford, 06105-241 | (860) 523-8026

  • 2049 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, Ct 06067, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (860) 523-8026

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 1972 William H. Hall High School West Hartford, CT High School Diploma, Honor Roll

  • 1972-74 Adelphi University Garden City, New York | Deans List

  • 1974-76 University of Hartford Hartford, CT

  • 1980 Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine Chicago, Illinois | Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | B.S. Biology

PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXTERNSHIPS

  • Denver Highlands Hospital Denver, CO

  • Ravenswood Hospital and Health Center Chicago, IL

  • Franklin Boulevard Community Hospital Chicago, IL

  • Englewood Health Center Chicago, IL

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Granada Hills Medical Center and Manchester Foot Clinic | Podiatry Preceptorship Program | Los Angeles, California | Director: Dr. Gary Lee Weber

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS & RECOGNITIONS

  • 2001 – 2003 President, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

  • April, 2000 Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association’s “Podiatrist of the Year” Award

  • 2000 – 2001 President Elect, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

  • 1999 – 2000 Vice President, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

  • 1994--1996 President, Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society

  • 1992--1994 Vice President, Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society

  • 1987--1991 Treasurer, Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society

  • 1993--2001 Member, Board of Directors, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

  • 1982--1986 Member, Board of Directors, Hartford County Podiatric Medical Society

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

  • 1991--pres. Saint Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT | Department of Surgery | Section of Podiatric Surgery

  • 1987--2000. Veterans Home and Hospital, Rocky Hill, CT | Chief of Podiatry Service

BOARD CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

  • Board Certified--American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics

  • Board Certified--American Board of Podiatric Surgery

MEMBERSHIPS

  • Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine

  • Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery

  • Member, American Podiatric Medical Association

  • Member, Connecticut Podiatric Medical Association

  • Member, Hartford County Podiatric Medical Association