Dr. Scott Ruhlman, MD
Orthopedic Surgery•Male•Age 43
Accepting new patients
Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle
2409 N 45th St Seattle, WA 98103Dr. Scott Ruhlman, MD is a Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Seattle, WA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Swedish First Hill Campus and UW Medical Center - Northwest | Seattle Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Ruhlman to book an appointment.
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- Appointment scheduling (12)
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- Appointment was rushed (4)
- Didn't explain conditions well (4)
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I truly apologize for everybody that have had nothing but a great experience with this particular person. I wish that i could say this myself...
He is amazing with post-op (though i was on some heavy medication for i had a fractured radial head) and actually everything from which i encountered. Except for one major and crucial interaction....
After my surgery was finished, i had this "last" interaction with Ruhlman. When i was basically unable to move my left wrist, as well as the elbow itself (i had no idea where to go from here). Ruhlman chatted with me in private and i asked him what to do now, as far as physical therapy or the next step? (These next few words were his, Dr. Scott Ruhlman's) He told me, "well, what i tell my sports patience is. No pain, no gain!" This is what i was told, after being on 2 oxycodone every 2-3 hours, which would be for the next two months of a blur of an existence.
I am not sure exactly why he said this...Was the reason that i had a specific kind of
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Benjamin Cleppe – Dec 27, 2020
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I went to see Dr. Ruhlman because he did a great job fixing my son's fractured scaphoid bone. I had a minor problem by comparison, but it bothered me a lot. I had trigger thumb. He explained the treatment options in great detail, left if up to me, and I had an injection in the office. It wasn't fun, but it totally cleared up the trigger finger. If the problem ever comes back, I wouldn't hesitate to have him fix it surgically. Two happy thumbs up!
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wh – Apr 29, 2020
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This doctor made us wait twice for one hour each time. We left both times. He has no respect for our time.
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sally J BJORNSEN – Aug 28, 2019
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After 2 less than informative appointments, I came in for a discussion of an MRI for my broken ankle. I waited 1.5 hours in the office. Yes really. When Dr Ruhlman finally came in and asked how my KNEE was. It was downhill from then on. I would like to give negative stars. No specific information. After insisting he see my knee, the only answer to all my questions was that I had a sprain. No treatment recommended.
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Linda in Seattlr – Jan 12, 2019
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Dr. Ruhlman is careless. I was L & I patient, and his negligence in ignoring the ED MD notes and the ED radiologist's recommendation led to the permanent damage to my thumb joint. Despite having seen me only one time, he signed off on me being maximum medically improved. The office never checked in, despite the legal requirement after seeing an L& I client. Be very cautious, and keep in mind that this MD does not have your best interests in mind.
What went well
- Office environment
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- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Claire Page in CT, WA – Jun 28, 2018
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I suffered from a bimalleolar fracture of my right ankle and needed surgery (hiking injury). I really lucked out getting Dr. Ruhlman. His somewhat aggressive approach to recovery was exactly what I needed to get back to my active/outdoorsy lifestyle. His advice of "the longer you baby it, the longer it will take to heal" ran through my head constantly, and ultimately is what propelled me to have the fastest recovery that my physical therapist has ever seen.
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Holly Johnson in Seattle, WA – Apr 19, 2017
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He was very professional and personable. Once we got back to the room things moved quickly. There was a bit of a wait in the waiting room though. But he was a great Doctor.
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Jody in Wood – Mar 26, 2017
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I had surgery for a ruptured bicep and Dr. Ruhlman was an excellent choice. He's very patient, attentive and skilled.
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Hal in Bainbridge Island, WA – Aug 13, 2016