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Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D., Radiation Oncologist
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Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

4/5(11)
911 BYPASS RD PIKEVILLE KY, 41501
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4/5

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Dr. Ruth Lavigne practices Radiation Oncology in Cincinnati, OH. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Lavigne specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.

Education and Training

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine medical degree 0

American Graduate School of International Management Master's Degree 0

Board Certification

RadiologyAmerican Board of RadiologyABR

Provider Details

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Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D.
Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D.'s Expert Contributions

Areas of expertise and specialization

breast and women’s cancer, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and image-guided radiation therapy

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology

Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D.'s Practice location

Ruth Lavigne

234 Goodman St M. L. 0757 -
Cincinnati, OH 45267
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Practice At 2727 Madison Rd Suite 400

2727 Madison Rd Suite 400 -
Cincinnati, OH 45209
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New patients: 513-321-4333
Fax: 513-533-6033

911 BYPASS RD -
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
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New patients: 606-218-3516
Fax: 606-218-4540
https://www.pikevillehospital.org/providers/ruth-lavigne-m-d

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lavigne


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Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Radiation Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ruth F. Lavigne, who serves patients in Pikeville, Kentucky. 

Dr. Lavigne is a board-certified radiation oncologist who specializes in the treatment of breast and women’s cancer, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and image-guided radiation therapy. She is affiliated with the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, Kentucky. 

Pikeville Medical Center is a 340-bed medical facility with over 3,000 employees and approximately 500 credentialed providers, all focused on providing top-quality patient care. The mission of Pikeville Medical Center is to provide world-class quality health care in a Christian environment.

Named one of the Best Doctors in America® for 2017 to 2018, the prestigious recognition marks the ninth time that Dr. Lavigne has earned this honor. 

Throughout her academic career, she earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She then went on to complete her residency in radiation oncology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Lavigne also holds a Master of Business Administration from the American Graduate School of International Management. 

A member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the doctor is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). The ABR is an independent, not-for-profit organization and is one of 24 national medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Radiation oncology is one of the three primary specialties, the other two being surgical and medical oncology, involved in the treatment of cancer. A radiation oncologist is a specialist physician who uses ionizing radiation (such as megavoltage X-rays or radionuclides) in the treatment of cancer. 

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