Summary

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.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth has 8 locations

De La Vina Surgicenter

2323 De la Vina St Ste 102Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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
MonClosed
Tue8:15 am - 11:30 am
Wed8:15 am - 11:30 am
Thu8:15 am - 11:30 am
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

351 S Patterson AveSanta Barbara, CA 93111

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

400 W Pueblo StSanta Barbara, CA 93105

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Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth, MDDr. Sean David Early, MDDr William H. Dunbar, MDDr. David Howard Paul, MD
Hand SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.4 
4.1 
4.5 
36 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Santa Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CASanta Barbara , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Security Life
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth has the following 5 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Umass Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990.

NPI Number

Dr. Ruth's NPI number is 1730273681.

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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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Dr. Robert Ruth speaks English and Spanish.

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