--- title: "Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D. | Dietitian/Nutritionist in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D., M.S., CDCES practices Dietitian/Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/ruth-a-spirakis-1046242337" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D., M.S., CDCES ![Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D., M.S., CDCES](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/pcPj7pOydvgVwxpKHMJB5iiuzsYKzbxP5-9Yv6TgCHY/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) # Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D., M.S., CDCES ## Dietitian/Nutritionist ## Diabetes Educator [795 El Camino RealLee Building, Level 2Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## About Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D. Languages English Gender Female Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Professional highlights American Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, American Diabetes Association, Diabetes Youth Families (DYF) camp staff volunteer. ### Outside of medicine Ms. Spirakis is from Texas and is married. She enjoys outdoor activities, especially long-distance running. ## Education and training **Licensure and certification:** Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist **Education:** Texas A&M University, MS Nutrition ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 2 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2961](tel:+16508532961) 650-853-4842 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## From Ruth A. Spirakis, R.D. [Health Q&A ### Is it true that I shouldn’t eat carrots because they are high in sugar? Is it true that I shouldn’t eat carrots because they are high in sugar? ](https://www.sutterhealth.org/ask-an-expert/answers/is-it-true-that-i-shouldn-t-eat-carrots-because-they-are-high-in-sugar-1051061540) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Dietitian%2FNutritionist%22%2C%22Diabetes+Educator%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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