Dr. Robert M. Ruth, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | Hand Surgeon

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Dr. Ruth graduated from the Harvard Medical School in 1990. He works in Santa Barbara, CA and 7 other locations and specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Ruth is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

accepting new patients
4.2

45 Ratings
36 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Umass Memorial Medical Center
11 written reviews
2 specialties
5 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
8 office locations
Male

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I broke my radius and ulna in a bicycle fall. Cottage Hospital ER recommended Dr. Ruth. I called for an appointment and was able to get in the next day. I saw Dr Ruth who has a gentle and competent manner. The xray was painful. Dr Ruth said I would have to wait two weeks for the swelling to go down and prescribed pain killers and a temporary support. Turned out he went on vacation. If I had known that I would have gone to another physician to have the surgery right away. It was a painful prolonged period before he operated. Surgery went well. Healed well, but I would never recommend him.

May 3rd, 2020

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Had surgery for carpal tunnel. Very good experiance. Dr. Ruth is great!

July 8th, 2019

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I am impressed with this office- the physician is great but the staff is so organized. Front staff is always happy, always kind , friendly to patients.

April 26th, 2019

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Glad I found Dr. Ruth, nothing but the best his work is.

April 23rd, 2019

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Dr. Ruth is a perfectionist--I am thankful to have had his skillful surgical hands on mine!!

September 17th, 2018

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Carpel tunnel surgery was quick, very little pain, I have a mark about 1/2 inch. Dr. Ruth is very kind and I have confidence in his expertise. Staff was very kind.

August 3rd, 2016

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Great experience - everyone was great. Took care of my broken wrist right away.

April 15th, 2016

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I can't say enough about Dr. Ruth. Efficiently diagnosed my condition, pleasant, courteous, and friendly bedside manner. I felt he was never in a rush and took the time to listen and examine. The staff, all the way from reception to ex-ray to the woman administered two injections,were professional and quite pleasant. Needless to say I'm very happy having gone to Dr. Ruth.

January 21st, 2016

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A very direct and to the point Doctor but a with a sincere carrying manner his staff are just the best I have ever encountered . My surgery scare was almost invisible I am a vey happy patient

March 19th, 2015

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Terrible doctor..he messed up my hands as well as those of my friend

January 30th, 2015

De La Vina Surgicenter

2323 De la Vina St Ste 102Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Tel: (805) 682-5065

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Associated Hand Surgeons Santa Barbara

2323 De La Vina St Ste 201Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Associated Hand Surgeons Solvang

2028 Village Ln Ste 102Solvang, CA 93463

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Associated Hand Surgeons Oxnard

2001 Solar DrOxnard, CA 93036

Tel: (805) 485-1555

MonClosed

Tue8:15 am - 11:30 am

Wed8:15 am - 11:30 am

Thu8:15 am - 11:30 am

FriClosed

SatClosed

SunClosed

Saint Johns Regional Medical Center

1600 N Rose AveOxnard, CA 93030

Tel: (805) 988-2500

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital

2050 Viborg RdSolvang, CA 93463

Tel: (805) 688-6431

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Tel: (805) 967-3411

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

Tel: (805) 682-7111


Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth, MD	Dr. Adam Warren Rives, MD	Dr. Markos C Elliott	Dr. Jessica Morgan Strassman
Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.2 (45 Ratings)	3.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Santa Barbara , CA	Santa Barbara , CA	SANTA BARBARA , CA	Santa Barbara , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School	Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine	Med School: Harvard Medical School
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dupuytren's Contracture
Hip Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis
Orthopedic Surgery
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Umass Memorial Medical Center

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1990

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Where is Dr. Robert Ruth's office located?: Dr. Robert Ruth's office is located at 2323 De la Vina St Ste 102, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105.

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