Overview
Douglas Ruhl is an Otolaryngologist in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Ruhl is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bell's Palsy, Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, and Vertigo.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
316 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Douglas Ruhl
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Ruhl?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas Ruhl by calling their office at 253-403-7777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas Ruhl a top-rated expert for Bell's Palsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas Ruhl is classified as an Advanced expert for Bell's Palsy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Douglas Ruhl specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas Ruhl is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Bell's Palsy, Hearing Loss, and Cholesteatoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.
Does Dr. Douglas Ruhl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas Ruhl has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bell's Palsy. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas Ruhl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas Ruhl accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas Ruhl accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cambia Health Solutions. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-403-7777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Ruhl isAdvanced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Experienced
- CholesteatomaDr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- DFNB1Dr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Hearing LossDr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- VertigoDr. Ruhl isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.