ABOUT
Heather Riggs, MD, MS is a highly-skilled, fellowship-trained oncologist serving Kettering and the surrounding community. With more than 17 years of experience, Dr. Riggs has devoted her career to compassionately caring for patients throughout their lifespan. Dr. Riggs completed medical school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, CA. She then completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology/Geriatrics at Indiana University in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Riggs’ commitment to her patients mirrors the network’s mission of improving the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

SCOPE OF SERVICE
Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology  

PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
“I believe hematology/oncology is a calling. However, despite the demands, I am blessed to walk with patients along their entire journey from diagnosis to survivorship. I am also blessed to work with a team of committed caregivers.”– Heather Riggs, MD, MS

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
17

CERTIFICATION(S)
Present, Board certified, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Present, Board certified, Hematology-Oncology/Geriatrics, American Board of Internal Medicine

EDUCATION
2012, Fellowship, Hematology-Oncology/Geriatrics, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN
2004, Residency, Internal Medicine, Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
2001, Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA

MEMBERSHIPS
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology

HONORS AND AWARDS
Jacobs Fellow, Hartford Foundation Scholar

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