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###  Chad Rutter DO 

Orthopaedic Surgeon

4.95 / 5 (284 Ratings)  

###### Specialties

- - [Elbow Pain Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments)
    - [General Elbow Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/general-elbow-pain)
    - [Golfer & Tennis Elbow Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/golfer-tennis-elbow-pain)
    - [Elbow Bursitis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/elbow-pain-treatments/elbow-bursitis)
- - [Foot & Ankle Pain Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/foot-ankle-pain-treatment)
    - [Ankle Sprains](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/foot-ankle-pain-treatment/ankle-sprains)
- - [Hand & Wrist Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist)
    - [General Hand & Wrist Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/hand-wrist-pain)
    - [Arthritis of Hand, Wrist & Thumb](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/arthritis-of-hand-wrist-thumb)
    - [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/carpal-tunnel-syndrome)
    - [Wrist Sprain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/wrist-sprain)
    - [Trigger Finger](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/trigger-finger)
    - [De Quervain’s Tendinosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hand-wrist/de-quervains-tendinosis)
- - [Hip Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hip-treatments)
    - [Hip Fracture](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/hip-treatments/hip-fracture)
    - [MAKO Robotic Assisted Surgery](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/mako-robotic-assisted-surgery)
- - [Knee Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments)
    - [General Knee Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/general-knee-pain)
    - [Knee Osteoarthritis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/knee-osteoarthritis)
    - [Meniscus Tear](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/meniscus-tear)
    - [Patella Tendon Tear](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/patella-tendon-tear)
    - [Quadricep Tendon Tears and Repair](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/quadricep-tendon-tears-and-repair)
    - [Total Knee Replacement](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/knee-treatments/total-knee-replacement)
    - [MAKO Robotic Assisted Surgery](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/mako-robotic-assisted-surgery)
- - [Shoulder Pain Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/shoulder-pain-treatments)
    - [Shoulder Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/shoulder-pain-treatments/shoulder-pain)
    - [Shoulder Arthritis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/shoulder-pain-treatments/shoulder-arthritis)
    - [Shoulder Bursitis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/shoulder-pain-treatments/shoulder-bursitis)
    - [Shoulder Impingement](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/shoulder-pain-treatments/shoulder-impingement)
- - [Back & Neck Pain Treatments](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment)
    - [Back Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/back-pain)
    - [Neck Pain](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/neck-pain)
    - [Sciatica](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/sciatica)
    - [Herniated Discs](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/herniated-discs)
    - [Degenerative Disc Disease](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/degenerative-disc-disease)
    - [Spinal Stenosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/spinal-stenosis)
    - [Scoliosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/scoliosis)
    - [Cervical Radiculopathy](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/cervical-radiculopathy)
    - [Cervical Myelopathy](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/cervical-myelopathy)
    - [Kyphosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/kyphosis)
    - [Facet Joint Syndrome](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/facet-joint-syndrome)
    - [Spondylosis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/spondylosis)
    - [Spondylolisthesis](https://osshealth.com/treatment-areas/back-neck-pain-treatment/spondylolisthesis)

###### Locations

- [OSS Health Mechanicsburg](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-health-mechanicsburg)
- [OSS Health West York](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-health-west-york)
- [OSS Orthopaedic Hospital](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-orthopaedic-hospital)
- [OSS Health Enola](https://osshealth.com/locations/oss-health-west-shore)

- [Overview](#overview)
- [About Me](#about-me)
- [Testimonials](#testimonials)
- [Provider Background](#provider-background)
- [Videos](#videos)

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Get to Know

## Dr. Chad Rutter

Chad M. Rutter, DO is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Rutter was raised in York and attended Central York High School. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Rutter completed residency training at Memorial Hospital also here in York. He then completed fellowship training in spine surgery at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore.

Dr. Rutter treats all general orthopaedic problems with special expertise in the treatment of the spine. He provides both non-operative and operative treatment options to his patients. Dr. Rutter uses state-of-the-art techniques in the conservative and surgical treatment of spine abnormalities to help his patients get back to the things they enjoy.

Testimonials

## What Patients Are Saying

#####  Good Doctors 

Patient Submitted Review By:

April 21, 2026

#####  Dr Rutter is very easy to talk to and explains options For treatment,he provides information also on how to cope with and ease back pain,and allows time for questions,he has a pleasant, friendly personality And know how to listen to his patients. 

Patient Submitted Review By:

###### Kathy S.

April 16, 2026

#####  I think I can always be honest with him and let him know how I feel. He doesn't judge me and he allows me the time to try and heal and I believe he really concerns about my health and my well-being. 

Patient Submitted Review By:

April 14, 2026

[See All Reviews](https://osshealth.com/providers/chad-rutter/p3) 

Certifications & Accreditations

## Provider Background

Medical School  

- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Internship  

- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA

Residency  

- UPMC Memorial Hospital, York, PA

Fellowship  

- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Board Certifications  

- American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Group Memberships  

- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- American Osteopathic Association
- Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
- Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society

Affiliations  

- OSS Orthopaedic Hospital, LLC

## Videos

[##### Spine Experts](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9YJBcym5rHY?si=3_LNNYlUmow7JLBe) [##### Welcome to OSS Health](https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/3DhxYUspO3A) 

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##  Schedule An Appointment 

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