Ruth Chan, DO
Physician, Assistant Professor
Rheumatology
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614-293-4837Conditions and expertise
- Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Raynaud Disease
- Rheumatoid Vasculitis
- Myositis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
Locations
- Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Lewis Center
- Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Powell
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
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Rheumatology
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2016 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco, CA, United States
6/21/2010 - 6/20/2023 - Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV, United States
8/7/2006 - 5/29/2010
Certifications
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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.
118 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Ruth Chan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
Very good
Very caring and kind but does not follow up regarding blood work results in a helpful manner to provide some clarity to issues that may be going on. This increases anxiety
Very attentive and professional
Dr Chen is the most attentive Dr I've ever had. She really listens and spends a lot of time with me.
Friendly and thorough, she answered my questions which helped make time with Dr. Chan more efficient.
Dr. Chan takes the time to think out different issues I have. And look for answers because I'm not a textbook patient.
She is the best!
Empathetic
It's all good
Knowledgeable. Very helpful. The best.
Completely competent and kind.
Dr Ruth Chan is one in extremely capable and knowledgeable physician. Her bedside manner is extraordinary, making her patients feel informed, valued, and heard. Can't do any better than Dr Chan.
I Love Dr. Chan so much I recommended he to my family. She has really helped me with issues that I have had for years that other doctors have not been able to figure out. She is brilliant and a real asset to OSU!
Dr. Took time to talk through the potential issues and spent a lot of time understanding my history
Have no bad experiences
Dr. Chan is really helping with my condition. She thinks outside of the box and watches my lab results carefully. She goes above and beyond with help. My condition seems complicated and she spends the time needed to hear my concerns. I feel like she is a real partner in my treatment. I can't say enough about Dr Chan.
Dr. Chan is a wonderful doctor and person. She always gives me a lot of time and attention. I trust her treatment and am very very grateful to her for her care and kind support with my emotional problems.Thank you very much, dear Dr. Chan!
Excellent! Always listens & cares about patient.
Kind, great listener and very thourough
She's is great. Open to talk about options, medical history, and etc. I really appreciate how she talks with me, not to me.