Ruth Chan, DO

Physician, Assistant Professor

Rheumatology

Make an appointment

614-293-4837
Accepting new patients

Conditions and expertise

  • Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
  • Raynaud Disease
  • Rheumatoid Vasculitis
  • Myositis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis

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Locations

  • Rheumatology
  • Rheumatology

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Academic information

Department: Internal Medicine

About

Gender
Female
Additional languages
Cantonese

Biography

I am excited to be a part of the team at The Ohio State University treating patients with a multidisciplinary approach. My goal as a physician is to use my education and training toward treating not only a patient's disease but also the patient as a whole. Rheumatologic conditions often affect different organ systems and several aspects of a patient's life. During my clinic visits, I value the time used to educate patients about their disease states and discuss treatment options. Being able to provide individualized care and see the positive impact and improvement in quality of life are the best parts of my day.

I regularly attend symposiums and educational programs held by the American College of Rheumatology to stay at the forefront of medical developments and research breakthroughs. I also have a strong desire to train new physicians.

In my clinic, I see a broad spectrum of rheumatologic conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease, myositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, vasculitis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

In my spare time, I enjoy culinary adventures as well as travel with my husband and playing musical instruments.

Conditions and expertise

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Gout
  • Lupus Vasculitis, Central Nervous System
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
  • Myositis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Raynaud Disease
  • Rheumatoid Vasculitis
  • Rheumatology
  • Sjogren's Syndrome
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Systemic Scleroderma

Locations

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care Lewis Center
6515 Pullman Drive
Suite 2200
Lewis Center, OH 43035
614-293-4837

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4837

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Credentials

Education

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV, United States
8/7/2006 - 5/29/2010

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology
    10/13/2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
    8/18/2014

Ratings and reviews

The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

272 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 / 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 / 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 / 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 / 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 / 5

Patient Comments

  • Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

    I've seen several rheumatologists and Dr. Chan is easily the best. She's knowledgeable, thorough, kind, patient, and explains things well.

  • Reviewed on Dec 05, 2025

    Best ever

  • Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

    Dr Chan is a wonderful physician and I would recommend her to anyone for Rheumatology. She takes time to listen and examine you fully to understand your needs and issues.

  • Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

    Informative while answering my questions and concerns.

  • Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

    The provider was very professional & went into detail concerning my problem! I would recommend her to anyone.

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Chan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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