Dr. Stace Rust, MD, FAAOS

Dr. Stace Rust, MD, FAAOS

Hand Surgeon
414 Navarro St, Suite 1616, San Antonio, TX 78205

At a glance

5.00 stars (10 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 11 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Texas, San Antonio
Works at The Orthopaedic Specialists of South Texas
5.00
10 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
3.7

Recent reviews

Dr. Rust and her staff are awesome! Super friendly and she is very sweet! She listened to my concerns and gave me clear explanations to all of my questions!
Verified patient
Just saw Dr. Rust as a follow up to my wrist surgery. From the initial consult through Post-Surgery, Dr. Rust and her staff have been amazing. I highly recommend her to any patient seeking a fellowship trained hand surgeon.
Verified patient

Office location

The Orthopaedic Specialists of South Texas
414 Navarro St, Suite 1616, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Joint cyst
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm
Carpal tunnel & related syndromes
Fracture/dislocation treatment arm/wrist/hand
Joint or tendon inflammation of the finger/wrist/hand
Joint cyst
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the arm

More about Dr. Stace Rust, MD, FAAOS

At The Hand, Wrist & Elbow Center of South Texas - A Division of The Orthopaedic Specialists of South Texas, Dr. Rust and her staff provide comprehensive and specialized care from conditions caused by work and sports related injuries, fractures, deformities, congenital defects and disease processes. We treat the complete range of musculoskeletal disorders, diseases and injuries to the hand, wrist and elbow, with the highest quality of orthopaedic, medical and surgical care available in the areas of reconstruction and arthroscopic surgery, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Dr. Stacé Rust is a Texas Hill Country native. She is a graduate of Comfort High School, in Comfort, Texas, the University of Texas in Austin, and the School of Medicine at UT Health Science Center San Antonio. Upon her graduation, Dr. Rust was selected to complete her orthopaedic surgery residency with the UT Health Science Center. Her post-graduate orthopaedic training included an intensive and comprehensive fellowship with the Hand Center of San Antonio with the renowned upper extremity orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, David P. Green, M.D. and William Chris Pedersen, M.D. Her fellowship concentrated on all facets of orthopaedic and plastic upper extremity reconstruction. Dr. Rust additionally participated in extensive training with Marybeth Ezaki, M.D. and Peter Carter, M.D. of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. During this time, Dr. Rust worked exclusively on the treatment of congenital pediatric upper extremity maladies. She is one of a very few board certified surgeons in Texas with a specialization in upper extremity pediatric orthopaedics, and her expertise extends to the newborn. Following her Hand Center of San Antonio fellowship, she was asked to join the Hand Center. Dr. Rust is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and in 2012, earned her Subspecialty Certificate in Sugery of the Hand and has specialized training in endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Since 2005, she has assisted in educating and training over 25 upper extremity fellows at the Hand Center of San Antonio and has been published in the prestigious Journal of Hand Surgery and the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Texas, San Antonio
University of Texas, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
The Hand Center of San Antonio (Fellowship)
University of Texas, Austin (Bachelor’s)

Practice

The Orthopaedic Specialists of South Texas

Affiliation

Nix Medical Center

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Professional memberships

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1639145725

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
3.70
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Rust and her staff are awesome! Super friendly and she is very sweet! She listened to my concerns and gave me clear explanations to all of my questions!
Verified patient
I think she's great!
Verified patient
Dr. Rust knows her business
Just saw Dr. Rust as a follow up to my wrist surgery. From the initial consult through Post-Surgery, Dr. Rust and her staff have been amazing. I highly recommend her to any patient seeking a fellowship trained hand surgeon.
Verified patient
Dr. Rust is excellent in every way.
Verified patient
While nerve test was painful am very happy to know what is causing the problem & how easily (I hope) it is to releave them. Glad it's not directly related to my diabetes!
Dr Rust is absolutely phenomenal! She provides excellent care and listens to all your concerns. The staff she surrounds herself with treats you with kindness and respect. If you're seeking a great hand surgeon, I absolutely recommend Dr. Rust!
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Stace Rust affiliated with?

Dr. Stace Rust is affiliated with Nix Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Stace Rust work with?

Dr. Stace Rust works with The Orthopaedic Specialists of South Texas.

Where is Dr. Stace Rust's office located?

Dr. Stace Rust's office is located at 414 Navarro St, San Antonio, TX 78205.

Which board certifications does Dr. Stace Rust have?

Dr. Stace Rust is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and Surgery of the Hand (Orthopaedic Surgery).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stace Rust?

Dr. Stace Rust frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Problems, Hand Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, and Orthopedic Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stace Rust on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Stace Rust speak?

Dr. Stace Rust speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Stace Rust in reviews?

10 patients have reviewed Dr. Stace Rust. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.7/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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