Contact - International patients

Outside of Seattle or the USA? We have you covered.

Dr. Ruffin sees patients from all over the world on a case by case basis. For cochlear implants, we use telemedicine and work with your local audiologist and resources so that your only trip is for surgery.

Patient resources

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The clinic has on site free parking. Same day appointments are available, and most American insurances including Medicaid are accepted. To make the most of our time together, please bring any prior records. This can include ENT clinic notes, CDs containing your CT scans or MRI, and latest audiogram or CI evaluation. Contact us for help getting your records together.

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Our Expertise

Dr. Ruffin provides Ear, Nose, and Throat/Otolaryngology Care at his practice in South Seattle, Washington with virtual consultations available to patients around the world.

ALL TYPES & SEVERITIES OF HEARING LOSS

HEARING DEVICES

Hearing aids & assistive technology
Bone anchored & implantable hearing aids
Cochlear implants

EAR 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
Ear tumors and cancer

OTHER EAR CONDITIONS

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
Thyroid & parathyroid surgery
Facial fractures/trauma
Tonsillitis