Doctor Information
Chad V. Ruffin, MD is a board-certified ENT and cochlear implant surgeon who sees patients at Chad Ruffin MD PLLC in Seattle. Born with severe hearing loss, he graduated with his medical degree in 2009, completed surgical training from 2010 to 2018, and completed research fellowships on how cochlear implants encode sound in the auditory nerve and how the brain is changed by hearing loss.
Education, Residency & Fellowship Training
- NPI Number: 1861629636
Clinical Specialties & Procedures
Dr. Ruffin focuses on hearing loss and cochlear implants at Chad Ruffin MD PLLC, including:
- Hearing loss
- Cochlear implants
- Ear surgery
- Pediatric ENT
According to the practice, Dr. Ruffin has received research grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the American Academy of Otolaryngology and the National Institutes of Health, holds a cochlear implant technology patent and conducts research with Rufflab at Indiana University and with the University of Washington.
Practice Location & Appointments
- Practice: Chad Ruffin MD PLLC
- Address: 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- Phone: (206) 408-1085
- Website: chadruffinmd.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does Dr. Ruffin focus on?
Hearing loss, ear surgery and cochlear implants, along with general and pediatric ENT care.
Is Dr. Ruffin board certified?
His practice describes him as a board-certified ENT.
Where does Dr. Ruffin see patients?
At Chad Ruffin MD PLLC, 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122. Call (206) 408-1085.
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