Dr. Robert M Ruth, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Office Address
2323 DE LA VINA ST STE 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3879
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Counties Served
Santa Barbara County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. Robert M Ruth
Dr. Robert Merrill Ruth, MD is a board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon with over 30 years of experience practicing in Santa Barbara, Solvang, and Oxnard, California. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1990 and completed his orthopedic surgery residency as Chief Resident at the University of Massachusetts. He then completed a fellowship in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery with microvascular surgery training at the University of California, San Diego. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Dr. Ruth practices with Associated Hand Surgeons.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, Harvard Medical School (1990)
- Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts (Chief Resident)
- Fellowship, Hand/Wrist/Elbow/Shoulder Surgery with Microvascular Surgery, University of California San Diego
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About Orthopaedic Surgery QME Evaluations
Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluations address musculoskeletal injuries arising from workplace accidents, repetitive strain, and cumulative trauma. The evaluating orthopaedic surgeon assesses fractures, joint damage, spinal disorders, and soft-tissue injuries to determine causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment under the AMA Guides.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Santa Barbara County
Dr. Robert M Ruth serves workers' compensation cases in Santa Barbara County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. Robert M Ruth evaluate as a QME?
A Orthopaedic Surgery QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. Robert M Ruth's office located?
Dr. Robert M Ruth's office is located at 2323 DE LA VINA ST STE 201, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3879. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for Santa Barbara County.
What are Dr. Robert M Ruth's board certifications?
Dr. Robert M Ruth holds the following board certifications: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Certificate of Added Qualification in Hand Surgery. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. Robert M Ruth's education and training background?
Dr. Robert M Ruth's training includes: MD, Harvard Medical School (1990); Residency, Orthopedic Surgery, University of Massachusetts (Chief Resident); Fellowship, Hand/Wrist/Elbow/Shoulder Surgery with Microvascular Surgery, University of California San Diego. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in orthopaedic surgery workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. Robert M Ruth have?
Dr. Robert M Ruth has approximately 35 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified orthopaedic surgery physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
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