Conemaugh Physician Group - Orthopedics Welcomes Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician Natalino Ruggeri, DO

Conemaugh Physician Group - Orthopedics is delighted to welcome Natalino Ruggeri, DO, as a Sports Medicine Orthopedic Physician.

A board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic physician, Dr. Ruggeri received his Bachelor of Science degree from Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA before attending medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. Upon graduation, Dr. Ruggeri began his residency training at Allegheny Health Network Forbes Family Medicine in Monroeville. Dr. Ruggeri completed his fellowship training in the Conemaugh Health System at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown and at University Orthopedics Sports Medicine in Altoona.

“Growing up in a small community in Western PA, I am excited to be working in a similar environment to that,” said Dr. Ruggeri. “I am looking forward to all the relationships that will form from this new role.” Providing patients with their best options based on the latest evidence-based practice, Dr. Ruggeri will emphasize patient autonomy. “I want my patients to feel like I am a partner in their healthcare journey.”

Dr. Ruggeri specializes in many aspects of sports medicine including corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injections, regenerative medicine, use of ultrasound for precision injections, physician-directed physical therapy prescriptions, bracing and casting, medical management of musculoskeletal injuries, pre-participation physical exams and sports-related concussion management.

Competing in three marathons over three years, each under four hours, Dr. Ruggeri is passionate about exercise as medicine. “I’ll work my hardest to get patients back from injuries to the activities they enjoy most,” said Dr. Ruggeri.

Dr. Ruggeri is now accepting new patients at Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center. Appointments can be made by calling Conemaugh Physician Group – Orthopedics at 814.955.7370

Conemaugh Physician Group – Orthopedics
Conemaugh East Hills Outpatient Center
1450 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904