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Dr. Robert Ruth, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Robert Ruth, MD
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Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.
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Dr. Robert Ruth, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 61
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA.

About

Dr. Ruth graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has 34 years experience. Dr. Ruth currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with De La Vina Surgicenter and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital. Dr. Ruth has experience treating conditions like Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Dupuytrens Contracture and Osteoarthritis of Hand among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruth received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Ruth's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ruth also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ruth is board certified in Hand Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Dupuytrens Contracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Carpal Tunnel Release
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Trigger Finger Release
Wrist Replacement
De Quervain's Disease
De Quervain's Release
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Joint Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Hand Tendon Repair
Steroid Injection
Hand Fracture
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteophyte of Hand
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Wrist Fusion

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Shield of California
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
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  • Options PPO
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  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Associated Hand Surgeons
    2323 De la Vina St Ste 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-1555
  2. 2 Office
    2028 Village Ln Ste 102, Solvang, CA 93463
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 686-5711
  3. 3 Office
    2001 Solar Dr Ste 220, Oxnard, CA 93036
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (805) 485-1555

Patient Satisfaction

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3.6
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May 19, 2023
I saw Dr. Ruth in his Solvang office. I drove 1.5 hours to see him on three separate occasions and never had to wait to be seen, even on the occasion that I arrived early. I initially saw him on a Wednesday and he scheduled my surgery for the following Tuesday. I was kept awake during surgery(couldn't feel anything) and he walked me through the procedure and made me feel incredibly comfortable. My condition unfortunately will most likely require surgery again and I will not hesitate to have my procedure with Dr. Ruth.
— May 19, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Ruth, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruth's profile.

Dr. Ruth frequently treats the following conditions: Osteoarthritis of Wrist, Dupuytrens Contracture and Osteoarthritis of Hand. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is affiliated with De La Vina Surgicenter and Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Ruth, MD holds board certification in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • De La Vina Surgicenter

    2323 De la Vina St Ste 102, Santa Barbara, CA

  • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

    351 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA