Overview
I am proud to offer the highest quality specialty care of your hand, shoulder and elbow disorders. In addition to caring for such disorders in both the child and the adult, I offer state-of-the-art fracture care, sports medicine and joint replacement surgery of both the upper and lower extremities.
I earned my medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio, after which I completed my orthopedic surgical residency training at the University of Washington Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department. During my training, I served locally at Harborview Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, University of Washington Hospital, and the Seattle Veterans Administration Hospital.
After my general orthopedics training, I was accepted at Harvard Medical School’s Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship where I served on the staff of Boston’s Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston and the VA Boston Healthcare System.
During my tenure in Boston, I performed complex adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery, working amongst and learning from world leaders in the subspecialty. While in Boston, I also qualified for and competed in the 114th running of the Boston Marathon.
I grew up in Shoreline, WA, and am quite happy to be back in the Pacific Northwest for good. Outside of medicine, I enjoys many sports including skiing, golf, running and tennis. My greatest pride is my wonderful wife and lifetime best friend, Mary, and our wonderful children.
Dr. Ruhlman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, Hip Replacement, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Ruhlman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Ruhlman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5350 Tallman Ave NW, Ste 500, Seattle, WA 98107
2409 N 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ruhlman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Swedish Cherry Hill
Dr. Chapman is keen on understanding the underlying pathology as clearly as possible and finding the best possible non-operative or surgical options for patients to be able to achieve a lasting, improved quality of life. Dr. Chapman is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Diskitis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Chapman is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Chapman is currently accepting new patients.
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Philip Louie, MD, specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, degenerative spinal conditions, complex adult and pediatric spinal surgery, scoliosis, and reconstructive spine surgery.Dr. Louie trained under some of the world's experts in spine surgery, where he learned minimally invasive spine surgery techniques that preserve muscle and decrease blood loss. In addition to focusing heavily on these minimally invasive techniques, he also emphasizes evidence-based medicine and involvement in research studies, when appropriate.Dr. Louie approaches patient care as a journey he takes alongside each patient, where he witnesses their struggles and frustrations, is inspired by their drive to get better, and shares in their victories. He treats each patient as he would a family member, giving them a full understanding of what he is thinking and making recommendations that are in their best interest.Away from work, Dr. Louie enjoys playing sports, fitness, being a Seattle Sports fan, coffee, espresso, family time and traveling.Patient TestimonialMinimally invasive laminectomy helps lifelong athlete Ramer Holtan Jr. get back on the links. Dr. Louie is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Louie is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman by calling their office at 206-784-8833. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman a top-rated expert for Ganglion Cyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman is classified as an Advanced expert for Ganglion Cyst, 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. Scott D. Ruhlman specialize in?
While Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 206-784-8833 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- TenosynovitisDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Trigger ThumbDr. Ruhlman isAdvanced. Learn about Trigger Thumb.
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- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BursitisDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Gorham's DiseaseDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Gorham's Disease.
- Hajdu-Cheney SyndromeDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Kienbock's DiseaseDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Kienbock's Disease.
- Osgood-Schlatter DiseaseDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Osgood-Schlatter Disease.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Osteochondritis DissecansDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondritis Dissecans.
- OsteochondromaDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Osteolysis Syndrome RecessiveDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Osteolysis Syndrome Recessive.
- Scaphoid Non-UnionDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Scaphoid Non-Union.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
- Synovial OsteochondromatosisDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Osteochondromatosis.
- SynovitisDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Ulnar Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ruhlman isExperienced. Learn about Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction.