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Dr. Robert Ruth, MD

Dr. Robert Ruth, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990. He is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

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

Make an Appointment

(805) 485-1555

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Ruth is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ruth specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruth's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruth

3.6

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
13%
13%
1 Star
25%
25%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kevin in Santa Barbara, CA – Jun 04, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Robert Ruth, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Santa Barbara, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1990. He is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Unavail2323 De la Vina St Ste 201 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
1
Office2028 Village Ln Ste 102 Solvang, CA 93463
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

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