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Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

University of Toledo College of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, rotator cuff tear, rotator cuff injury, and more.

5350 Tallman Avenue Nw Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98107

(206) 784-8833

Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Swedish Ballard Campus and PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S.

Office Locations

Swedish Ballard Campus

2409 North 45th Street
Seattle, WA 98103

(206) 633-8100

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5350 Tallman Avenue Nw Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98107

(206) 784-8833

(206) 784-0676

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Some issues Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.

Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.

This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

joint injections

In 2012, Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD performed more joint aspiration, and joint injections procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	290
hip imaging	20
injections	14
musculoskeletal imaging	49
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	29
pelvic imaging	26
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2013 were X-rays, pelvic imaging, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	262
hip imaging	16
hospital care	17
immobilization	13
injections	15
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	16
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	22
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	51
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
doctor visit	278
hip imaging	18
immobilization	19
injections	61
musculoskeletal imaging	33
pelvic imaging	18
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18
X-rays	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	49
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2015 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	341
immobilization	26
injections	37
musculoskeletal imaging	33
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	15
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	48

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	24
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	104
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	330
immobilization	18
injections	102
musculoskeletal imaging	37
nerve procedures	15
open surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	43
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2016

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	16
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	342
immobilization	25
injections	106
musculoskeletal imaging	22
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	37
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	17
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	76
doctor visit	340
immobilization	11
injections	113
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	29
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2018

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	299
immobilization	19
injections	80
musculoskeletal imaging	41
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	24
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2019

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	86
doctor visit	224
injections	111

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2020

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	13
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	104
doctor visit	255
injections	104

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2021

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA during 2022 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	80
doctor visit	228
injections	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Seattle, WA were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	64
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	289
hip imaging	18
hospital care	17
immobilization	18
injections	74
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	33
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	20
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	20
X-rays	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	203
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	32
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (2004)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center

Providence

Swedish Cherry Hill Campus

Swedish First Hill Campus

Swedish Ballard Campus

PROLIANCE SURGEONS INC P S

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, AARP, Molina Healthcare, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, CIGNA PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Medicaid, Kaiser Permanente, Health Net Federal Services Champus and Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

AARP

Molina Healthcare

Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

CIGNA PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Medicare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Medicaid

Kaiser Permanente

Health Net Federal Services Champus

Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Seattle, WA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Scott D. Ruhlman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$118 Gamma $118
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$47 XIAFLEX $47
Horizon Pharma plc	$16 RAYOS $16
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$12 PENNSAID $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$194

Biography

Dr. Scott Ruhlman sees patients in Seattle, WA. His medical specialties are hand surgery, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He studied medicine at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Ruhlman trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington for his residency. His clinical interests include forearm fracture, frozen shoulder, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He has received a 4.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He accepts Amerigroup, AARP, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Ruhlman's hospital/clinic affiliations include Providence, Swedish Ballard Campus, and Swedish Cherry Hill Campus. He has an open panel in Seattle, WA according to Swedish Medical Center.