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Ryan Allen Gruner

Ryan Allen Gruner, MD

Breast Surgery

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Ryan Allen Gruner

Title

Breast Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Awards and Honors

Drexel University College of Medicine - Excellence in Medical Education

Professional Memberships

American Board of Surgery

American Society of Breast Surgeons

Society of Surgical Oncology

Selected Publications

Riba LA, Gruner RA, Fleishman A, James TA. Surgical Risk Factors for the Delayed Initiation of Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Jul; 25(7):1904-1911. PMID: 29383613.

Departments

Surgery
Surgical Oncology

Programs & Centers

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Breast Cancer Center
Dense Breast Clinic
Center for LGBTQ+ Health
Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Program

Practice Groups

Cooper University Physicians

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Locations

    • 223 North Main Street, Suite 103, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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Clinical Interests

Breast cancer
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Prevention and management of lymphedema
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Breast-conserving surgery
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Management of the axilla in breast cancer
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High-Risk Patients
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LGBTQ+ Health and Top Surgery

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Breast Surgery, 2018
  • Internship/Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital, Surgery, 2017
  • Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University, 2012

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2018

Insurance

Cooper University Health Care accepts the following health plans. For questions about co-payments, deductibles, and the specific procedures your plan covers, please contact your plan provider.
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  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
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  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
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Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

280 ratings, 110 reviews

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.

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  • Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    I chose the earliest appointment. I had to drive 1 1/2 hours to get there--but I found the office and especially the staff to be courteous and very caring. I wish I lived closer so I could continue my care there. Keep up the good work!

  • Reviewed on 12/27/2025

    Dr. Gruner and staff have always been wonderful in providing care, both physically and emotionally. I have total trust in Dr. Gruner and am always pleased with the care I receive from the moment I enter the office until I check out after the appointment. Thank you for providing such comprehensive care. I truly feel that Dr. Gruner and staff are my heroes.

  • Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Dr. Grunner is an amazing doctor. He explains things so that you really understand.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Dr. Gruner engages both personally and professionally, maintaining a great level of respect.

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Every was on the book very nice

  • Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    His kindness and respect for the patient.

  • Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I like the place, I like the personnel and I like my doctor.

  • Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Dr, Gruner is the best-so happy to have him as my surgeon.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr. Gruner is very caring and knowledgeable. He explained everything in a way I completely understood and did not seem rushed or make me feel rushed. He has a nice calm about him to help when you are feeling anxious. He seems genuinely engaged and interested in giving the best care possible. The staff at Cooper is hands down the friendliest and most helpful I have ever experienced.

  • Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Everyone is very nice and very friendly. I have not 1 complaint

  • Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    Everyone that i spoke to was the friendliest and most compassionate person that I have ever met. It was so much appreciated and one of the best experiences that I have ever had at a doctor's office. Thank you so very much.

  • Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Everyone always treats you with kindness

  • Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    Always seen at appointment time & leave feeling informed of my situation.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    The doctor was very clear and forthright about my test results. A very good doctor, very generous.

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Dr Gruiner is fantasticly knowledgeable, caring and informative far beyond all expectations . Love him and Thankful he is my Doctor ! !

  • Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Both Dr Tymon and Dr Gruner are great communicators and utterly compassionate. 6 stars!

  • Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Smooth as silk apppointment!

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    It was an overall positive experience

  • Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    As always a fantastic experience. I always say if you are unfortunate enough to get cancer, MD Anderson is the best place for your treatment.

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    The doctor is the best around he has a calmness and explains everything in depth I am extremely happy that he was put in my care

  • Reviewed on 11/18/2025

    Everyone seemed so very pleasant and considerate of what I'm going through and that definitely means a lot!!

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr Ryan was very knowledgeable about my situation, I appreciate his time.

  • Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    Dr. Grunge is the perfect combination of surgical skill and bedside manner

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Gruner and the entire MD Anderson team are very special professionals.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Ryan Gruner was professional. He had reviewed my scans prior to my appointment so I felt he knew what was best for me. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 11/11/2025

    Dr. Gruner is an amazing doctor and I recommend him to anyone that asks. MD Anderson makes me feel taken care of and like my life and health matter.

  • Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    Dr. Gruner is an excellent physician and one of the reasons that I go to Cooper for my breast checks. I also think that the person that checked me in and the person that checked me out were wonderful. They make you feel very safe and comfortable, even though it's a stressful time for me going to the doctor. I appreciate all that they do to make my visit welcoming and as less stressful as possible.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr. Gruner is amazing. His compassionate approach and ability to explain complex issues in simple terms immediately calmed my anxiety.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Dr Gruner is very thorough and knows how to make you feel comfortable when talking to him. He is also on time for appointment . Never have to wait more than 5 minutes.

  • Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    I feel very good. He's a very nice doctor and also he helped me a lot, let me understand what to do. And thank you very much. Bye-bye.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    Dr. Gruner was very professional and compassionate concerning my issue and care.

  • Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    He explained, and sometimes re-explained things to me so that I understood what was happening to me and what would happen to me. I never once felt that he was pushing what he wanted me to do, it was always explained to me so that I could make an educated choice for myself. Very kind, compassionate and absolutely understanding.

  • Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    It's an overwhelming time but every one was very kind.

  • Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    In and out with no wait time. Great experience

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    I feel good with the treatment I have received.

  • Reviewed on 10/14/2025

    That I like the doctor he really was concerned about the situation and his staff

  • Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    I think I accidentally hit that I had to wait a long time and I did not have to wait a long time. I just wanted to make that clear. I did not have to wait a long time. It was a reasonable time. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    I have many doctors at MD Anderson Cooper. All have been very skilled professionals with excellent bedside manners. I always recommend friends and family to MD Anderson Cooper for excellent care and top rated doctors. I have had cancer twice and numerous operations and treatments. The staff gas always been wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 9/19/2025

    Dr Gruner was very good about explaining from start to finish the whole procedure and what to expect he was very kind and left me feeling very comfortable about everything

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Dr Gruner is very much concerned about my heath more than any other Dr., he is relatable, has a great bedside manner, and he explains with exams & hand written sketches to help understand the diagnosis and options

  • Reviewed on 9/17/2025

    A great experience with Dr. Gruner and his team.

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Great. The doctor explained everything with my visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/15/2025

    From the very first visit Dr Gruner spoke to me with care and compassion and spoke in a way that I could understand but never condescending. I trust and appreciate him very much. Why is he not in any of the Cooper commercials

  • Reviewed on 9/13/2025

    Very impressed with the staff and the way I was treated

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Hello. My experience with this provider is always a great one. I value Dr. Gruner. He's so nice. The staff is so nice, and I have nothing really bad to say about them. I really enjoy my participation with them, and I have nothing to do. Thank you, Cooper, for providing such great providers. Thank you so much.

  • Reviewed on 9/12/2025

    Dr. Gruner is very kind and considerate and explains things.

  • Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    My experience was excellent!

  • Reviewed on 9/9/2025

    It was a very nice DR visit.

  • Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Doctor was so comforting! !

  • Reviewed on 8/26/2025

    The doctor is very kind and inspires confidence, I am very grateful.

  • Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. Gruner was very patient and kind. Answered all my questions. Highly recommend him.

  • Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    Always a pleasure to visit doctor Gruner . He is always on time and concern about my health after six and a half years.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    My experience with Dr. Gruner and staff has always been pleasant, attentive. He cares about me and my health and it shows.

  • Reviewed on 8/5/2025

    Dr Gruner thoroughly explained my entire medical situation and made sure I understood what I needed to think about and do to rectify my medical problems. He has wonderful communication skills

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    I would like to say that Dr. Gruner is absolutely wonderful. From my diagnosis, from the very first time meeting him, to almost being a breast cancer survivor, to passing my five years, he's just been wonderful. I would recommend him to anybody, and I have family and friends. Just a wonderful doctor all around. The staff in Voorhees and Medical Oncology is absolutely wonderful. The NA Ashley, I just love her. She is just wonderful as well. I couldn't say anything more wonderful as that they really have been to me throughout my whole experience. I would never choose anywhere but MD Anderson. Again, love Dr. Gruner.

  • Reviewed on 7/28/2025

    Dr. Gruner has been nothing but a blessing. So kind, sincere and compassionate he really takes his time to explain thoroughly and answer any of our questions. He has been such a comforting force during this time. I appreciate him so much and respect him so much!

  • Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    He is kind, understanding & caring.

  • Reviewed on 7/21/2025

    From start to finish everyone exceeded my expectations on this scary journey

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    best dr.. very patient an great listener

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I absolutely love MD Anderson and Dr. R. Gruner. He Always shows excellence and compassion every time I visit. Thank you soooo much Dr. Gruner! !

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    I'd like to say that Dr. Gruner is the absolute best and his staff is great. I must say that it is a very pleasurable experience. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    Amazing staff, caring doctor .

  • Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    There isn't enough good things to say about Dr. Gruner and MD Anderson! Since the first time I walked into the building in Camden, I was treated with kindness and respect. From the man who parked our car, to the receptionist, to the nurses and doctors, everyone was extremely friendly and kind! I recommend MD Anderson to everyone!

  • Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    The staff at the Cape May location were truly exceptional and Dr Ryan's chair side disposition was impeccable!

  • Reviewed on 7/8/2025

    My doctor took time to explain procedures and answered questions in a very caring manner.

  • Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr. Gruner is an excellent surgeon. This is the first time I got to meet him and I thought he was extremely thorough and took his time and explained everything.

  • Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Very grateful and satisfied with the attention received.

  • Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Dr. Gruner and the entire staff have been just wonderful and I couldn't ask for more.

  • Reviewed on 6/3/2025

    Dr pruner was great

  • Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    Dr. Gruner and Staff were Excellent. I appreciate their kindness, caring and professionalism.

  • Reviewed on 5/24/2025

    Just love Dr Gruner

  • Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Everyone was kind and respectful.

  • Reviewed on 5/13/2025

    I loved that everyone took their time to explain things to me. The care they took when answering my questions. I was made to feel comfortable and seen.

  • Reviewed on 5/12/2025

    Dr Gruner is great. Always explains everything to me.

  • Reviewed on 5/7/2025

    The staff is awesome. Everyone makes sure that patient needs are met. Dr. Gruner is an incredible surgeon. He takes as much time as needed. He treats the whole person. I would recommend Dr, Gruner and MD Anderson to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    I'm 6 years out. Can't say enough about my team at MD Anderson! They were amazing!

  • Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Super nice and helpful

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    I thank everyone who greeted us, they were very kind and compassionate. Made everything comfortable for me and my husband.

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Dr. Was so professional and really knew his information. I got far more than I ever expected from him. I worked at Johns Hopkins for many years. He reminded me of the doctors I knew there. It was my first visit with him but I feel I am in very good hands and I tend to stay with him and with Copper

  • Reviewed on 4/29/2025

    Always treated with dignity & respect. Love Md Anderson.

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr. Gruner made sure I understood what I needed to do next.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    This was my first experience with Cooper. Every single person I interacted with was tremendous. I feel grateful to be in the care of Cooper.

  • Reviewed on 4/26/2025

    They are all wonderful! Dr. Gruner has such a calming demeanor! He is a wonderful person.

  • Reviewed on 4/20/2025

    Dr Gruner is always wonderful and understands me. He's really gotten to know me well.

  • Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    Dr. Gruner is the most professional, understanding, compassionate doctor I have ever met. He has taken time. He has worked with me. He's talked to me. He's patient. He has a heart and he's just truly, truly amazing. Everything he explains to me, he answers my questions and I would definitely refer every person to him for this very traumatic diagnosis.

  • Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Hi, Dr. Gruner was very nice. He explained everything. I understood completely the results of everything and I would definitely recommend him to others. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    Dr. Gruner is the best doctor ever!!! I absolutely appreciate his exceptional, very gentle and compassionate care. He is the BEST!!!!! So grateful that he is my doctor. Dr. Gruner's staff are great aa well.

  • Reviewed on 4/15/2025

    My team, Dr Grana, Jen Chopokis, Dr Gruner and nurse Carolyn are the best! Thank you for treating me and saving my life.

  • Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    I have confidence that I will get good care.

  • Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    The doctor was extremely thorough! My husband and I came out of our visit very confident with my care. Thank you!

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Everyone was great. Dr. Gruner was very good at explaining everything in detail about my cancer problem. He made me feel very comfortable and gave me good choices to make for my health. One of the nicest Drs. I ever met.

  • Reviewed on 3/17/2025

    Dr. Gruner is a very personable and caring doctor. He takes time and makes you fell comfortabl. My medical assistant was very nice too.

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Dr. Gruner was very patient spoke to me in layman terms so that I understood what he was saying. He gave me stage by stage events of what would happen next I felt very comfortable speaking with him

  • Reviewed on 3/14/2025

    Staff was compassionate Doctor was caring and explained everything so I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    Dr. Gruner is amazing. I love him. He's so sweet and kind and compassionate. Dr. Gruner is wonderful. I'd recommend him to anyone.

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    Dr. Gruner is the perfect combination of skilled surgeon and bedside manner

  • Reviewed on 3/11/2025

    Overall my experience was great!! Very nice questions were answers.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    My experience as a whole has been wonderful. Dr. Gruner and staff are wonderful.

  • Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    Was treated like a queen....

  • Reviewed on 3/2/2025

    Dr Gruner, is so great. He has always made my visits comfortable during the most difficult time in my life.

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    I had a wonderful experience.

  • Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    Dr Gruner is Absolutely The Best Dr! He explains everything and takes his time with me! God Bless Him!! !

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2025

    Thank you Dr Gruner for listening and being an exceptional doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Dr. Ryan Gruner is the best. He is a knowledgeable, caring professional who takes the time to review each detail. He puts you at ease and you never feel rushed. I am very fortunate to have him as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Everyone shows compassion and respect for others

  • Reviewed on 2/24/2025

    He clearly explained all the possible treatment options. His approach put me at ease and I left feeling that I was in good hands

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2025

    Dr. Pruner and associates are wonderful. I trust him completely.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2025

    Dr. Gruner is a wonderful doctor. I have been seeing him for five years and he has always been exceptionally nice, cares about me, makes sure that I understand everything that is going on. Couldn't ask for a nicer doctor.

  • Reviewed on 1/31/2025

    Love Dr. Gruner. His staff is very friendly and he gives amazing care to me and answers all my questions in a fashion I can understand.

  • Reviewed on 1/30/2025

    Honest responses to my questions were much appreciated. Everyone was kind, funny, and helpful.