Ruth Chan, DO
Physician, Assistant Professor
Rheumatology
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614-293-4837
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid
- Raynaud Disease
- Rheumatoid Vasculitis
- Myositis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
Locations
- Outpatient Care Lewis Center
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
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
- 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.
272 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Chan has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
I Love Dr. Chan, she has helped me tremendously with my health issues. She always gets back to me on MyChart if I ask her a question. I have a TBI and she always makes sure to explain everything so that I understand.
Compassionate. Always like talking with Dr. Chan.
Dr Chan is the best provider I've ever had. She is caring and always remembers me. She looks for solutions to my complex issues.
Dr Chan is great at caring and understanding my illness. She is great about following up with me.
Nothing bad .All goodVery through
Friendly, helpful
Dr. Chen is incredibly thorough.
Dr Chan always treat's me like her only patient , always spend time with us always going up and beyond exceeded our expectations
Excellent Dr. Very professional and a great listener who truly cares for her patients
Dr Chan. Is a GREAT Doctor. All Good All Good
I see this provider for rheumatoid arthritis but she seems to always want to talk about my other conditions ( which are being treated by a different provider) and rarely addresses the RA much. She's nice and caring but since I only see her every 5 or 6 months for 5-10 minutes I really wish she would stay on subject.
She is terrific!
Dr Chan is by far the most caring doctor I have ever seen over the past 74 years. If it was possible I would want her for my primary care doctor.
The provider listened carefully, took time to explain her concerns
The very best!
Good
She is very good she listens and is very concerned about my health.
Dr Chan is the best. I am lucky to be her patient. She always listens carefully and seems to really care. She mentions any concerns that she has and is on top of my symptoms.
Dr Chan is the best! She is kind, thorough, caring , knowledgeable, andtruly listens to you and answers all questions
All positive. Dr. Chan shows great medical knowledge, staying current with ongoing relevant research, while also being open to and suggestive of any latest advancements. Thorough inquiries to new and old symptoms. Great explanation for reasoning for care direction while considerate of necessity to work together to guide the applicable care. Shows genuine empathy and time to understand my concerns while providing reassurances with a caring demeanor. Dr Chan provides complex medical information clearly and patiently in a way that makes sure I can understand it. Due to her attentive listening skills she fosters trust and opportunities for collaboration. She presents a confident and composed demeanor with integrity that delivers a high quality of care. She seems willing to (and has demonstrated) go the extra mile for follow-ups and care, all very much appreciated especially navigating complex care conditions,
Prompt and polite service
Very understanding.
Dr. Chan is professional, friendly and very caring. She pays attention to all the details of my health problems. She is an amazing doctor and a wonderful person!I can't thank her enough for all her care for me.
Good
Dr Chan is great
Dr Chan is relatable and listens thoroughly to my questions and concerns.
Good
Dr Chan took an exceptional amount of time with me trying to pinpoint where my pain was coming from. I felt well cared for and that she had a genuine concern for my health. Thank you.
Thorough
Very attentive and passionate about my care. Took time to talk and explain things. Excellent Dr.!
Good
Very sweet, kind, and professional
No bad experiences. I like her very much.
1st time seeing Dr.Chan and I was very pleased with her. She listened, explained things and working with me to set a plan for my health. Very caring doctor.
Dr. Listen Very carefully to my concerns it made me feel very comfortable when discussing my concerns
Very knowledgeable and caring.
The Best. Great Doctor
Excellent provider always willing to listen and answer my questions
Dr Chan is the best physician I see. She is a remarkable doctor and is always caring about my issues. I'm so blessed to have her care for me.
Dr Ruth is my hero, she very much cares about my wellbeing.
Dr Chan is amazing and is getting me help I have been trying to get for a while now.
Provider was very nice, helpful and very knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable, caring and very interested in my condition and need for medication and care.
Very attentive and listened to my health concerns!
So willing to take as much time as is needed. Very comprehensive visit.
Great listener, very professional,
Amazing, I always feel heard, answers all my questions without impatience
Dr Chan listens to my concerns and always follows through with what she says she will do.
I love Dr. Chan. She always takes time to answer my questions, and remembers so many small details about me and my life. She has so many patients, that I am really surprised by what she remembers. The appointment is over an hour drive for me but it is worth it.
She took her time asking several questions about my health and concerns so she could treat me the best possible way. She was patient and listened to all my concerns and told me all the possibilities about my issue and what she would do to help make my issue more manageable. I wish all doctors were as caring and kind as she is and sincerely wants to help her patients
Everything is fine
Excellent
The best. Dr Chan is one of a kind. Have been with her for about 5 years. Followed her from past hospital to osu. Will never leave her. She is a hero to me for how she has helped me with my illness
Dr Chan is one of the best doctors ever. She listens and responds to all my concerns. I trust her completely
All great!
Knowledgeable and compassionate
All good, very professional.
Doctor is the best!
She listened to every concern I had and I don't mean just listened but she actually noted and responded back with a caring tone and asked about other possible symptoms. Which made me feel like she genuinely wanted to get to the root cause of all my symptoms. And I've never had any doctor really try to get to the bottom of my chronic pain and sickness that I've had for quite awhile. I couldn't be more please with the staff and I finally feel like I'm in the right place with the right doctors that are going to help me het the diagnosis I've so desperately needed for years so I can get on the right medications and finally start feeling alive again!
Dr Chan is a remarkable physician. One of a kind! I am so blessed to have her as my doctor. I wish all my doctors listened and cared as much as she does.
I felt like the provider didn't listen to me , nor took the time to hear what I was actually saying
Dr Chan is amazing!
Provider was very knowledgeable.
Dr. Chan is the best. She shows concern and compassion with every visit. She always is looking for the best treatment for my condition.
Outstanding
She is the best and has given me exceptional care and treatment
Doctor did the most important test I have been needing. I like how she cared and listened
I was amazed at the amount of time Dr. Chan spent with me!!
Very patient
Everything was great!
Dr. Chan is a wonderful and caring doctor. She takes the time to talk about my health and pays attention to all the details. Dr. Chan has a pleasant and kind personality. I trust her professional knowledge 100% and recommend her to everyone as an excellent doctor.
Genuine concern for my overall health
Dr. Chan is very caring and a wonderful and responsive physician.
Very attentive and friendly
Very caring, knowledgeable and helpful
She is amazing! She takes great care of me.
Great
She easy to speak to. She listens to my question completely before answering
Ive never had a bad experience with this practioner or any of her staff.
Dr Chan is wonderful. She listen without criticism. Asked clarifying questions. She suggested possible treatments and let me decide which path I wanted to take.
Dr. Chan is a wonderful, caring provider who makes me feel my health and follow up care is of the utmost importance. I love her.
Very informative and caring provides additional resources
She is very good and knowledgable,she explained everything
She is very nice, listens to me, and cares.
My care provider was outstanding. Dr. Chan was new to me but a breath of fresh air in regard to her manner, friendliness and knowledge.
Care provider was notInterested in looking at the full scope of the patient. Was only interested in treating the symptom not the root of the cause. Doctor did not want to address any external factors that could be affecting the patient. Doctor seemed like they wanted to just charge my insurance and was not interested in a long term solution. Only short term care.
Dr Chan is always kind and gentle, it's a struggle to figure out what is going on inside my body, I'm negative on all of the tests she has run so far but something is wrong we just can't put our finger on the problem...
Dr. Chan was engaging and genuinely interested in my health issue
Dr Chan never makes me feel rushed. Sometimes I have a wait to see her, but never too long. It's worth a little wait for great care. I trust her with my health
All good
Dr Chan is a very thorough in her examination. Explains everything she is doing . She is Awesome !!!!
Very nice
Kind, concerned, welcoming
Dr Ruth was very patient with me. She explained the tests she wanted to run and why.
She was very attentive and addressed all my problems.
Took a lot of time to care for me.
Always nice people
Physician did not seem to "Get" my concerns about on-going treatment and test results
Excellent attention to details. Excellent explanations and listening skills.
Very very good
Dr Chan was very thorough & explained everything carefully.
The male doctor who gathered my info and did an exam was great, kind, thorough and knowledgable. Dr. Chan was knowledgable, very kind and caring, and set up bloodwork that she thought was necessary.Both of these providers were superb In my opinion and very competent.
Dr. Chan is one of the best care providers I've ever had. She always listens to my concerns, addresses any questions I have, and she understands that even minor complaints or abnormal reactions can play a key role in overall health or treatment options.
She did not rush through the visit. She was great about addressing all my concerns.
Dr really listened and with this being my first visit , she had already looked at my info that I turned in. She was worth the wait knowing that she looked at my information.