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Chad Ruffin, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Burien, WA, Swedish First Hill Campus

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Otolaryngology (ENT) • Burien, WA

Otologist Co-Founder RuffLab Technologies

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Summary

  • Dr. Chad Ruffin is an otologist (ear surgeon) specializing in the treatment of disorders of the ear. His unique combination as a person with cochlear implants, an ear surgeon, and a scientist trained in both auditory cognition and the encoding of sound with cochlear implants drives his innovation and advocacy for the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing.

    In addition to his endeavors as a surgeon-scientist, Dr. Ruffin leads an early stage tech startup to create technology to improve communication for the d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing. He has received research grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, Indiana University, and the National Institutes of Health. He has been published in multiple journals and his advocacy efforts were recognized by the journal Science. As an honored attendee at the American Academy of Achievement, he shared the challenges of hearing loss with multiple heads of state and other luminaries. He has also shared his insights at the Exponential Medicine Conference hosted by Singularity University.

Education & Training

  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2017
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Speech Perception, 2011 - 2013
  • Methodist Health System Dallas
    Methodist Health System DallasInternship, Transitional Year, 2009 - 2010
  • LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport
    LSU School of Medicine in ShreveportClass of 2009
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonHoward Hughes Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students, Cochlear Implants, 2005 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2013 - 2021
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 2014 CORE Grant Recipients
    2014 CORE Grant RecipientsDecember 1st, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

Dr. Chad Ruffin, Dr. Chad Ruffin, MD, Dr. C Ruffin, Dr. Chad Victor Ruffin