Ruth M. Farrell, MD
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Center for Bioethics
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Treatment & Services
- Adolescent Health
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy
- Colposcopy
- Contraception
- Contraceptive Implants
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy
- Gynecology
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopic Services
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Menstrual Cycle
- Section of General Gynecology
- Treatment of Fibroids
- Uterine Fibroids Treatment
- Well Woman Gynecology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding
- Abnormal Pap Smears
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Bleeding Disorders
- Dysmenorrhea
- Dyspareunia
- Fibroids
- Gynecologic Infections
- Menopause
- Menstrual Disorders
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Vaginitis
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View All PlansAbout Ruth M. Farrell, MD
Ruth Farrell, MD, MA is dedicated to improving women’s health by caring for patients, and leading high-impact translational research. As a staff member of the Cleveland Clinic, she is a board certified OB/GYN, and holds the Vice Chair of Research for the Clinic’s OB/GYN and Women’s Health Institute where she provides the resources for the conduct of high-impact clinical research. She actively supports the career development of physician-researchers with guidance, education, and mentorship. In addition, she is staff member in the Center for Bioethics and Genomic Medicine Institute. Dr. Farrell is Associate Professor of Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine where she teaches on the latest case studies involving complex ethical issues, clinical research, and women’s health.
Dr. Farrell received her M.A. in Bioethics and M.D. from Case Western Reserve University. Following residency, she completed the Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics and Health Policy at the Johns Hopkins Berman Bioethics Institute and the Georgetown Kennedy Institute of Ethics during which time she also served as the J. Benjamin Younger Fellow of Policy at the ASRM and a Reproductive Policy Fellow at the Genetics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC. Soon after joining the Cleveland Clinic in 2006, she received a NIH KL2/Multidisciplinary Clinical Translational Research Scholar Award. Dr. Farrell’s research focuses on decision-analysis, shared decision-making, and informed consent for the integration of new genetic and reproductive technologies into women's health. She has been generously funded by the NIH, the March of Dimes, and the Templeton Foundation. She serves on numerous national committees for lead professional medical organizations in women’s health and reproductive medicine, including those of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Bioethics/Health Policy
Baltimore,
MD
2006
Residency - University Hospitals of Cleveland
OB/GYN
Cleveland,
OH
2004
Internship - University of Chicago Hospitals
OB/GYN
Chicago,
IL
2001
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2000
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Bioethics
Cleveland,
OH
1996
Undergraduate - University of Chicago
Philosophy
Chicago,
IL
1993
Additional Training
- American College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsLeadership Institute,
Harvard Kennedy School Women and Power: Leadership in the 21st Century
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine FLEX Program
Cleveland Clinic Women’s Physician and Professional Staff Accelerated Development Program
Greenwall Fellowship of Bioethics and Health Policy, Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, Baltimore, Maryland
Reproductive Policy Fellow, Genetics and Public Policy Center, Washington, DC
J. Benjamin Younger Fellow of Public Policy, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Washington, DC
Professional Highlights
- OB/GYN and Women's Health Institute, Vice Chair of Research
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University
- Associate Editor of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
- Member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Genetics
- Member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM ) Ethics Committee
- Past Member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics, Committee on Practice Bulletins, Committee on Gynecologic Practice
- Past Member of the Therapeutic Data Safety and Monitoring Board of the Division of AIDS, National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
- Past member of the Cleveland Clinic Ethics Committee
- Past chair and member of the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital Ethics Committee
Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialty Interests
Adolescent and women's reproductive health, medical gynecology, clinical research, ethics, reproductive ethics and health policy Adolescent health, bioethics of women's health, general gynecology, health policy of women's health
Awards & Honors
- Fellow of the American Gynecologic and Obstetrical Society
- CTSA KL2 Scholar/Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Training Program Grant
- Junior Career Development Award, Women Faculty of the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University
- Janet M. Glasgow Honorable Citation, American Medical Women’s Association
Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
- Cleveland Society for Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- American Institute for Ultrasound Medicine
Research & Publications
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As of 6/27/2024, Dr. Farrell has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Farrell is warm, thorough and provides referrals and support that make sense and she provides care with compassion.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Dr Farrell is so thorough . She pays attention to everything you say, even it seems minor , she follows through completely . I am sorry to say that I feel that I get better care at this office than my general practitioner . Thank you!!!!
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024
Great doctor!!!
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024
Dr Ruth Farrell is an amazing doctor, very caring and knowledgeable. I feel so lucky to have found her.
Reviewed on May 17, 2024
I love Dr. Ferrell! I've been seeing her for 16 years and she's is always compassionate, caring and thorough! Would recommend her to anyone
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Dr Farrell is a superior clinician and has a great "bedside manner". She always takes the time to listen to my concerns, answers any questions I have and follows up with me to ensure I do not have any lingering concerns. She is excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
Again, Dr. Farrell is excellent. She did not rush through our visit. She listened to my concerns, asked questions, and provided insight and a plan tailored to my symptoms and history.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Dr. Farrell has always been a valuable advocate for my health both mental and physical.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Farrell is a model for what patient care should look like. She always listens to my concerns and takes me seriously. She is the best.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Dr Farrell is an excellent physician, I have been with her for years!!!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024
Dr. Farell is an incredibly kind, knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. I am very happy with my clinical care.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr. Farrell is one of the best. I don't travel to main campus much but she is worth it. The care, compassion, dignity, expertise and professionalism is top notch
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Outstanding experience with Dr. Farrell & her team. Thank you very much.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Dr. Farrel was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
She was so kind, caring, and informative. She spent a good amount of time with me.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
Dr. Farrell is an amazing physician. She is both professional and kind/pleasant. She is thorough and goes above and beyond to explain, allows time to ask questions, and wants what is best for the patient. Dr. Farrell is a true treasure.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Farrell and her team!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Farrell was one of the most kind doctors I have ever encountered. She explained the procedure in depth and made me feel very comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Farrell is very responsive and replies quickly to all correspondence!
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Farrell is excellent!!!
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
Dr. Farrell is always the most professional and always gives me complete understandable explanations about my care.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Farrell is OUTSTANDING! She is a great listener, a fantastic clinician and a compassionate person. I feel very fortunate to have her as my physician.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Dr. Farrell is an excellent doctor that not only listens, but also explains. She provides excellent & compassionate care.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023
Ruth Farrell is an outstanding doctor. She listens & answers your questions & truly cares about her patients
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
I felt the doctor knew I was concerned and she was very reassuring during our discussion.