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Douglas Ruhl, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Tacoma, WA

DouglasRuhlMDMSPH

Otolaryngology (ENT) Tacoma, WA

Neurotology

Clinic Chief, Medical Director of Audiology & Speech Services

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  • Office

    9040 Jackson Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98431

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Neurotology, 2015 - 2017
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • Tripler Army Medical Center
    Tripler Army Medical CenterInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2011
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityMSPH, Epidemiology, Honors, 2006
  • Texas A&M University
    Texas A&M UniversityBS, Genetics, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • HI State Medical License
    HI State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology
  • American College of SurgeonsAdvanced Ultrasound Course: Thyroid and Parathyroid
  • Cleveland ClinicCranial Neurosurgery & Advance Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
  • Best Faculty Teacher Award Madigan Otolaryngology Department, 2019
  • Guidelines International Network (GIN) Scholar American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 2016
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The management of accidental wire brush bristle ingestions: A combat military perspective  
    Tran D, Cable B, Ruhl D, Jaqua N, Trauma, 4/2014

Press Mentions

  • Army Scientists Are Developing a COVID Vaccine They Hope Will Treat All Variants
    Army Scientists Are Developing a COVID Vaccine They Hope Will Treat All VariantsDecember 22nd, 2021

Committees

  • Member, Hearing Committee 2016 - 2018
  • Member, Otology & Neurotology Education Committee 2016 - 2018
  • Member, Implantable Hearing Devices 2014 - 2015
  • Member, Trauma 2013 - 2016

Professional Memberships