A native of Guntersville, Alabama, Dr. Rutland completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University and received his medical degree in 2001 from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. He completed his internship in surgery and residency in urology at Emory University Hospitals, where he was Chief Resident in Urology from 2005-2006.

Dr. Rutland has staff privileges at Northside Forsyth Hospital.