Ruth Chan

Ruth Chan, DO

  • Rheumatology
  • Osteopathic Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-4837

About Me

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.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

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

Locations Where I Practice

Rheumatology

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

Rheumatology

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

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
4th Floor, Suite 4C
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-4837

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

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
8/7/2006 - 5/29/2010

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
8/18/2014

American Board of Internal Medicine/Rheumatology
10/13/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Rheumatology - Immunology

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

  • Overall
    4.9 out of 5
  • Explains Things Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Listens Carefully
    4.9 out of 5
  • Gives Understandable Instructions
    4.8 out of 5
  • Knows My Medical History
    4.7 out of 5
  • Shows Respect
    4.9 out of 5
  • Time Spent Together
    4.9 out of 5
  • Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

    Compassionate. Always like talking with Dr. Chan.

  • Reviewed on Oct 07, 2025

    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.

  • Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

    Dr Chan is great at caring and understanding my illness. She is great about following up with me.

  • Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

    Nothing bad .All goodVery through

  • Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

    Friendly, helpful

  • Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

    Dr. Chen is incredibly thorough.

  • Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

    Dr Chan always treat's me like her only patient , always spend time with us always going up and beyond exceeded our expectations

  • Reviewed on Sep 09, 2025

    Excellent Dr. Very professional and a great listener who truly cares for her patients

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 09/30/2024, Dr. Chan has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.

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