Samantha Ruder, FNP

Samantha Ruder, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN
4.60
“I love Samantha Ruder, she exhibits patience, understanding, and takes her time to connect with her patients !! She deserves 10 stars ?? ”
Terri J.April 10, 2026
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.60

Average wait time

3.43

Bedside manner

4.43
“I love Samantha Ruder, she exhibits patience, understanding, and takes her time to connect with her patients !! She deserves 10 stars ?? ”
Terri J.April 10, 2026
“Dr. Ruder took time to listen to my concerns. Both issue where discussed and adjustment where made. I liked her bed side manner. ”
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About Samantha Ruder

Samantha became a provider after working as a registered nurse working directly with COVID-19 affected patients. Working during that unprecedented time, her yearning to expand her knowledge led her to furthering her education and scope of practice. Her favorite part of her job is that no two days are the same and there is always something new to learn every day. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves traveling with her partner Matthew and together they have visited 11 out of the 63 national parks and hope to be able to visit all of them. In her spare time, Samantha enjoys hiking, pickleball and playing with her dog, Theo. Samantha Ruder, FNP also speaks Tagalog.

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Popular visit reasons

Allergy Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
ENT Consultation
Ear Infection
Foot Injuries
Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Allergy Consultation
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Annual Physical
ENT Consultation

Office locations

Lake Station (1 of 2)
2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN 46405
Michigan City (2 of 2)
817 Pine St, Michigan City, IN 46360
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Indiana University Northwest, Master's in Nursing
  • Indiana University Northwest (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Tagalog

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1578320917

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.60
Wait time
3.43
Bedside manner
4.43
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Terrible. Don’t do it to yourself. Waited for far too long to see a NP. Walked out. Front staff completely unprofessional.
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I love Samantha Ruder, she exhibits patience, understanding, and takes her time to connect with her patients !! She deserves 10 stars ??
Verified patient
Dr. Ruder took time to listen to my concerns. Both issue where discussed and adjustment where made. I liked her bed side manner.
Verified patient
Verified patient
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Samantha Ruder has 2 office locations, including in Lake Station and Michigan City, view full addresses on Samantha Ruder's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Ruder?

Samantha Ruder frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Annual Physical, ENT Consultation, Illness, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Samantha Ruder on their profile.

What languages does Samantha Ruder speak?

Samantha Ruder speaks English and Tagalog.

How do patients rate Samantha Ruder in reviews?

15 patients have reviewed Samantha Ruder. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 4.43/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.43/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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