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Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth, MD

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Dr. Robert Ruth, MD, is a Hand Surgery specialist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA with 34 years of experience. This provider currently accepts 65 insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid. New patients are welcome. Hospital affiliations include Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital.

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

Professional: 34 Years Experience
Languages: English, Spanish

+18056825065

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Updated 2025-02-17
Published 2025-02-17

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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.

Doctor Organizations

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital

Doctor Education

Medical School

- 1990

Harvard Medical School

Work Place

De La Vina Surgicenter

2323 De la Vina St Ste 102

Santa Barbara

93105

USA

+18056825065

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Carpal Tunnel Decompression
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
Carpal Tunnel Decompression

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