VRMC Family Medicine Services

Robert Rutka, M.D., a family medicine physician, is part of Virginia Regional Medical Center's Family Medicine Services.  Family physicians deliver a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services for anyone ranging from infants to the elderly.  In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, they also provide preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests, and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  Family physicians also manage chronic illness, often coordinating care provided by other subspecialists.

Meet the Staff

Dr. Rutka returns to the Virginia area after working the past four years as vice president of medical affairs at North Country Health Services in Bemidji.  He had previously     practiced family medicine at the Laurentian Medical Clinic at the VRMC Medical Arts Building.  He had earlier practiced family medicine at the Mt. Royal Medical Center in Duluth.  Dr. Rutka received his M.D. from the University of Minnesota and served his family practice residency through the Duluth Graduate Medical Education Council.