Contact Dr. Chad Ruffin
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- We deliver higher-quality care at a fraction of the usual cost.
- We work with most insurances.
- For cochlear implant patients outside of Seattle, we can use your local audiologist so that your only trip to Seattle is for surgery.
- Other common questions.
Meet Dr. Ruffin Virtually
Dr. Ruffin hosts a virtual monthly support group primarily geared to those with hearing loss. Those who are interested in meeting Dr. Ruffin for services unrelated to hearing loss are also invited to attend. During these sessions, there's an opportunity for prospective patients to inquire about his practice.
Location and Directions
We are located in the Central Business District at: 1625 19th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122.
- We share space with but are separate from the Hearing Speech and Deaf Center (HSDC).
- The clinic has on site free parking.
- See directions for building directions, handicapped access and parking.
Contact Us Your Way
You may contact us via email and text, but they are not considered to be secure for sensitive information. For sending sensitive information, please consider the secure messaging app.
- Phone: (206) 408-1085.
- SMS/text: (206) 408-1085.
- Video/secure messaging app.
- Online appointment booking below.
Two Step Online Scheduling:
Step 1: Reserve your appointment with the form below. You will be taken to the self-scheduling portal to reserve an appointment time.
Step 2: We will contact and guide you through intake and arrange payment. Your appointment is then confirmed. Appointments not confirmed within 3 days of scheduling will be cancelled.
For urgent conditions: If you have an urgent condition, check the box below and schedule your appointment via the portal. We will contact you for a sooner appointment. If you do not hear from us within 30 minutes, please call us at: (206) 408-1085.
For emergencies, please call 911.
Submit an unsecured email message below. For patient questions, please use above contact methods.
Our Expertise
ALL TYPES & SEVERITIES OF HEARING LOSS
- Adult and pediatric onset hearing loss
- Single sided deafness
- Sudden hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
HEARING DEVICES
- Hearing aids & assistive technology
- Bone anchored & implantable hearing aids
- Standard and hybrid cochlear implants
EAR PROCEDURES & SURGERY
- Cochlear implants
- Endoscopic ear surgery
- Bone anchored hearing aids
- Stapedectomy
- Ear tubes
- Tympanoplasty repair of burst or perforated eardrum
- Cholesteatoma (e.g. “ear or skin cyst”)
- Tympanomastoidectomy
- Surfer's ear
- Ear tumors and cancer
OTHER EAR CONDITIONS
- Ear wax and cleaning
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Ear infections
- Tinnitus & Hyperacusis
- Facial nerve paralysis
- Dizziness & vertigo
- Inner ear migraine
GENERAL ENT/OTOLARYNGOLOGY
- Allergy testing and therapy
- Nasal breathing difficulties and recurrent/chronic sinusitis
- Hoarseness, vocal cord polyps/nodules, & voice disorders
- Sleep apnea & snoring
- Head and neck tumors & cancer
- Salivary (spit producing) gland disorders
- Facial fractures/trauma
- Sore throats