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Dr. Ruth Bristol, MD

Dr. Ruth Bristol, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Ruth Bristol, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2006. She is affiliated with Phoenix Children's Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

124 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013
Telehealth available
(602) 406-3000

Care Philosophy

"Areas of expertise: Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Brain and Spine Tumors, Tethered Cord, Myelomeningocele and Chiari Malformations."

- Dr. Ruth Bristol, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bristol specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Bristol's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bristol

3.9
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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My daughter was seen by Dr. Bristol at 2.5 months old for craniosynostosis. This doctor is amazing! She explains things to me, answers all my many questions, and is just polite and a delight to be around. Very knowledgeable and I'd highly recommend her! Everyone I talk to about Dr. Bristol agrees she's an amazing, smart, and caring doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mom – Jun 10, 2021
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If you want your child to have multiple unnecessary surgeries because she couldn’t really figure out what the answer was , then go right ahead and have your insurance bill run up!! Then instead of telling us that she incapable of figuring out my son’s problem, she has another person tell us... I’ve never thought this was they way you treat innocent children, but I guess that’s how she does...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2019
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Dr. Bristol removed our daughter’s Hypothalamic Hamartoma in April 2016. She gave her a quality of life that we never thought we’d see. She’s an incredibly gifted surgeon, with excellent bedside manner. We are incredibly grateful for her.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jill Arneson in Fargo, ND – Feb 28, 2018
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She is amazing Doctor my son had Brian surgery she take care and done with confidence and care . I feel blessed to meet Dr Ruth and go to PCH in Phx for care my son
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Rana singh in Gilbert, AZ – Jun 15, 2016
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Dr. Bristol operated on my 2 month old daughter to correct her sagittal craniosynostosis. She and Dr. Singh were wonderful to deal with pre-surgery. They were knowledgeable, sympathetic, and patient. They conducted the surgery in a fraction of the time that another doctor had told me it would take and did not need to shave any of my baby's hair, which the other doctor told me would need to be done. They kept me apprised of every step of the surgery and the surgery was a success.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
Helpful
Phoenix, AZ – Apr 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Areas of expertise: Craniosynostosis, Hydrocephalus, Brain and Spine Tumors, Tethered Cord, Myelomeningocele and Chiari Malformations.

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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  • Hydrogel Check-Valves for the Treatment of Hydrocephalic Fluid Retention with Wireless Fully-Passive Sensor for the Intracranial Pressure Measurement, 2022-04-29

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Locations

Practice

Dignity Health124 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Office1919 E Thomas Rd Bldg 2108 Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Practice

Phoenix Children's Medical Group1665 N Avondale Blvd Avondale, AZ 85392
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    1919 E Thomas Rd
    Phoenix, AZ 85016
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