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Tommasina Papa-Rugino, MD

Tommasina Papa-Rugino, MD

Neurology
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
Italian, English

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Munster, IN 46321

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701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Residency:
Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School

Board Certifications

Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.6 out of 5

(260 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

139 Reviews

11/28/2025

Caring and efficient

11/26/2025

Doc note her job

11/22/2025

All my questions were answered in a way that I could understand. Options were given as to how to treat my Myasthenia Gravis. Very professional, caring and friendly.

11/22/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino was excellent! She was patient, kind, caring, and knowledgeable. She answered my questions and gave me choices for my care without pressure.

11/18/2025

She is prepared for my visit and thorough in diagnosis of my issues. She provides multiple options fir my further care.

11/04/2025

Nice doctor

10/31/2025

I feel I can trust her.

10/27/2025

The doctor listens and wants to help. I don't feel dismissed or rushed.

10/23/2025

I thought she was good

10/15/2025

No waiting time

10/15/2025

Dr. was friendly, professional and was clear in her explanations.

10/15/2025

Thorough and wonderful bedside manner

10/15/2025

She was caring about my problems and we had a good conversation.

10/14/2025

She was helpful in helping us find what we needed on Amazon for my sister's hand.

10/13/2025

I like your work and that you explain it well.

10/10/2025

Great doctor who knows a lot

10/09/2025

Dr Rugino took time with me in explaining to me the possible causes of my issues. She gave me some good ideas to help me with one of my issues. I felt very comfortable with her.

10/09/2025

Pleased with her as my doctor

10/02/2025

Happy with everything

09/30/2025

I told my husband as we were leaving Dr. Papa-Rugino’s office I would recommend her in a heartbeat!

09/29/2025

Nice doctor

09/29/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino was very nice and kind. She gave me good news about my condition and took a lot of worry off my mind. I am not sure about another MRI follow up at my age of almost 90 yrs.

09/29/2025

Dr Tommasina is very nice,really listens always, always explains very well,I never feel rushed, very nice

09/29/2025

Dr. Rugino answered all my question very clearly and understanding. She gave me the attention I needed . Her expertise is phenomenal.

09/28/2025

She was very friendly and thorough

09/27/2025

Convenient service

09/26/2025

She is a great Doctor And she always respectfully Answers all my questions And makes me feel comfortable when I'm there

09/25/2025

Makes things clear.

09/24/2025

She is great!

09/22/2025

Great Dr! Very pleasant personality, listens to you and give you answers to your questions.

09/19/2025

Have not had enough time to evaluate the doctor.

09/05/2025

She sits down and listens to me. She explains things and doesn’t rush.

09/03/2025

Friendly and kind

09/01/2025

My adult daughter is also a patient. We are both pleased with her care.

08/29/2025

She listened to my medical concerns and scheduled the appropriate testing. She is professional, yet friendly and easy to talk with.

08/27/2025

DR. Tommasina Papa Rugino was easy to converse with and easy to understand .

08/21/2025

She is kind and thorough.

08/20/2025

She doesn’t make me wait for her .Her staff is amazing

08/20/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino is very professional and explains things in an understandable way.

08/18/2025

Dr. Rugino, was great , she showed her expertise and professionalism . She makes you feel welcomed .

08/18/2025

No one could find a better neurologist than Dr. Rugino.

08/14/2025

Doctor listens very much

08/12/2025

PAPA RUGINO TOMMASINA seems professional and knowledgeable.

08/12/2025

I like Dr Papa Rugino. She’s personable and listens to me and answers any questions.

08/11/2025

Nice, caring MD. She made me feel comfortable with questions and answering them.

08/11/2025

Doctor explained everything in terms I could understand. She talked directly to me not while on her computer. Great personality

08/11/2025

Like the doctor and nurse

08/06/2025

Dr.Papa Rugino very helpful and explain everything very well, helpful with all questions you have and makes sure you understood what she explained

08/06/2025

Takes time

08/05/2025

She was kind, easy to talk to.

07/28/2025

I like them

07/25/2025

She was very friendly and again answered all my questions.

07/20/2025

Excellent care.

07/18/2025

She takes the time to listen and address my concerns.

07/18/2025

She’s very thorough. No wait time at all!

07/16/2025

EXTREMELY helpful Dr! Went to great length to explain things for us to understand! Really help us to understand my neuropathy and what the options were. I would highly recommend this Dr!

07/08/2025

Dr. Papa-Rugino was very professional and caring.

07/08/2025

Doctor Tomosina is a great listener and very caring

07/08/2025

Listens to your concerns and takes her time

07/02/2025

I appreciate seeing another another female doctor.

06/27/2025

Does her job well

06/24/2025

Felt very comfortable with Dr.

06/20/2025

The doctor is open to listening to patient needs well qualified to give good diagnosis and treatment plan

06/19/2025

Very thorough.

06/05/2025

Just as I expected her to be, she was very knowledgeable and spoke to me as a layperson. Made me feel at ease.

06/04/2025

Very thorough

06/04/2025

Amazing staff and great facilities

06/04/2025

She listens to my concerns.

06/03/2025

Listened to my concerns. Explained options and treatment plans.

06/02/2025

For a new patient visit, she was very cordial and thorough in collecting necessary information. Good bed side manners.

06/02/2025

Bedside manner, willingness to listen

05/28/2025

Easy to talk to, explains everything

05/21/2025

She is a great Doctor.

05/19/2025

She is an excellent doctor for my needs.

05/13/2025

Great bed side manor

05/11/2025

Professional and friendly

05/05/2025

She communicates well, explains as much as she can now. We are going through steps to figure out a true diagnosis but nothing can be determined yet.

05/02/2025

She is a good listener and has a great bed side.

04/24/2025

I couldn’t imagine recommending anyone else in her field. She’s the BEST! So is her staff!

04/24/2025

No exam, very limited communication.

04/23/2025

She is a great doctor.

04/20/2025

Dr Rugino proved to be a very good resource for me. She realized the severity of my condition and referred me to a resource she felt would the most appropriate to address my treatment.

04/18/2025

She was very thorough and kind.

04/17/2025

She listens well and gives good advice and opinions. Friendly and professional.

04/16/2025

Made me feel that she was really caring of my medical needs

04/15/2025

Dr. Rugino is always kind & takes the time to listen & ask questions making you feel involved & heard.

04/10/2025

As above. She took a lot of time with me explaining a new diagnosis and medication needed.

04/10/2025

She is so professional and very nice

03/29/2025

He explained his self.

03/20/2025

Like the Doctor

03/18/2025

Easy to talk to.

03/18/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino is a very caring provider.

03/17/2025

Well she was in & out so fast? The nurse had to go ask her a question for me. But nice & friendly.

03/17/2025

Listened to me, explained why she was ordering an MRI, friendly

03/13/2025

personable

03/13/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino listened to me and explained every part of my visit.

03/12/2025

Takes time to listen of all my concerns, fast and informative

03/12/2025

Excellent service

03/12/2025

I would recommend my friends and familia to PAPA RUGINO VERY ATTENTIVELY

03/10/2025

She is kind and caring, and very calm.

03/06/2025

Caaring service

03/05/2025

Dr. Papa Rugino takes time to understand her patients.

03/03/2025

I don't find any fault with her at this time. She communicated well & explained everything .

03/01/2025

She was very friendly and nice and listened to my concerns

02/27/2025

I’m extremely lucky and blessed to have her as my physician (including her staff)!

02/27/2025

Very easy to talk to.

02/27/2025

Dr Papa Rugino listened to me And was thorough in her explanations

02/26/2025

Definitely

02/25/2025

Papa Rugino answered all my questions in a way I could understand. She was very professional and pleasant.

02/23/2025

She took the time to go over information and want rushing through it. I was able to see results of my mri, that all showed normal while explaining the need for a follow up mri due to a near syncope episode I had, and my migraines. Very professional and sweet

02/16/2025

She's very thorough

02/15/2025

Fast service hardly no waiting and they care about your treatment

02/12/2025

Dr listens to

02/12/2025

Dr. Was very nice and cares.

02/11/2025

This lady PAPA RUGINO, TOMMASINA, is a horrible neurologist I told my primary I did not want to see her again but I guess since he's on a bored/committed he can ignore his patient's desires so I'll be seeking a new primary physician because my wishes shouldn't be ignored

02/05/2025

Dr. Rugino is very professional and I like her. You know right away when you find a doctor you "fit" with and she seems like the one. I had another doctor of the same profession but he moved on to another location that I wasn't told about -- possibly not even in the area.

02/05/2025

I gave this score because, Doctor Rugino, came into the office with concern. She listened to me and checked with the other facilities that I’ve been to prior to coming over to Franciscan. She was very professional and very knowledgeable. So this was my first time we’ll see if she can get my issues straightened out.

02/05/2025

Was informative.

02/04/2025

I feel she truly listens to my concerns.

01/30/2025

The doctor listened to my concerns and took the time to understand me.

01/27/2025

Terrible patient relationship

01/27/2025

Listen carefully

01/27/2025

Thump's Up

01/26/2025

Love my doctor

01/25/2025

Experienced, respectful, detailed in her explanation of my diagnosis. She has a care plan and is giving me professional direction.

01/25/2025

She knows and understands

01/08/2025

Very personable.

01/07/2025

Good experience!

01/05/2025

Knowledgeable, assumed diagnosis but ordered tests to make sure.

01/03/2025

The docto takes the right amount of time with you and explains things so you understand

01/03/2025

I had an appointment at 8am and saw the doctor around 8:02am. She was courteous, funny, explained everything clearly, and demonstrated a professional attitude. The doctor was attentive, prescribed medication to prevent headaches, and scheduled an MRI. Hopefully, the medication will alleviate my symptoms.

01/03/2025

It was clear Dr. Rugino reviewed all my results in my chart and was ready for our appointment. I trust her judgement.

01/03/2025

Good bedside manner and very knowledgeable

12/27/2024

The doctor does not do any type of exam. She asked if I had any seizures in the past 6 months. Never came close to me to do an exam. This is my 2nd visit to her office in a year. She was the only provider available in the Network and since my neuro in Illinois retired, I went with her. He always did a thorough neurological exam. She does NOT do any kind of exam.

12/23/2024

She's the best at diagnosing my problems and assessing my needs. She explains everything clearly to me and answers any questions I have.

12/17/2024

Very professional and etc

12/12/2024

She was on time explained everything so I could understand

12/10/2024

Very pleasant listen as well and addresses all issues

12/10/2024

She was very personable and thorough.
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