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Dr. Steven Ruths, MD

Dr. Steven Ruths, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Ruths, MD is a psychiatrist in Ventura, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1304 E Main St Ste D Ventura, CA 93001

Make an Appointment

(805) 653-1060

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ruths specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ruths' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruths

2.8
21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
0%
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3 star
5%
5%
2 star
0%
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1 star
52%
52%

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Been seeing Dr. Ruths for over a decade. The service was always sorta meh... at med checks, he's always like, "Well, hang in there." Many times it's obvious he hasn't even reviewed my file before my quarterly appt. He just doesn't seem that interested...
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Nunya – Nov 14, 2022
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Worst doctor ever !!! Do not have your loved see him at all !!!!!! He doesn’t care about anyone. He’s very arrogant and useless. !!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 01, 2021
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I waited more than two months and drove 45 minutes only to be told I didn't have an appointment. The staff was rude and dismissive and said I'd need to wait another two months to get an appointment. I know made the appointment because she ran my insurance card, told me the direction and to call from parking lot, etc. I did that but no one answered, and when I knocked on door they said they didn't even have my name. Very rude and unprofessional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 08, 2020
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Horrible experience! Extremely rude staff!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Ventura , CA – Oct 11, 2018
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Amazing doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mr Ryan Roland Tuminelli in Ergo,ca – Feb 19, 2018
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i would highly recommend Dr Ruths. He has improved my quality of life so much over the past 5 years with his expertise in knowing what medications to prescribe me. Becasue of Dr Ruths I can function ike a normal human being.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Darla Meister in Simi Valley, CA – Mar 02, 2016
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Not even worth calling him a doctor. Spent less than ten minutes for first time evaluation. Don't waste your time seeking help from this so-called practitioner. I wish I could leave negative star ratings.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Oxnard, CA – Feb 11, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Steven Ruths, MD is a psychiatrist in Ventura, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura. He is accepting new patients.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Office1304 E Main St Ste D Ventura, CA 93001
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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