Dr. Catherine LaRuffaMD
Family Medicine
at Catherine LaRuffa, MD - Concierge Family Medicine — Blanchester, OH
About
Catherine LaRuffa, MD, FAAFP, holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine and serves patients across all age groups in Blanchester, Ohio. S. in Biology and Psychology from the University of Dayton before completing her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Her Family Practice residency training took place at Community Hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. LaRuffa has practiced medicine in Blanchester for more than 25 years, building long-term relationships with patients and their families across generations. In October 2023, the American Academy of Family Physicians awarded her the Degree of Fellow at the Annual National Family Medicine Conference in Chicago. The FAAFP designation recognizes distinguished service to family medicine, community involvement, and ongoing professional development. She holds membership in both the AAFP and the Ohio State Medical Association. Her clinical passions include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight management, and IV vitamin treatments. Patients consistently describe her as a careful listener who advocates persistently on their behalf and approaches complex cases with genuine curiosity.
Education & Training
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency
Family Practice, Community Hospitals, Indianapolis, IN
Certifications
Conditions Treated
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. LaRuffa treats a wide range of conditions across all age groups. Her clinical focus includes high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hormonal imbalances, weight management, and chronic disease management. She also provides women's health and gynecological services, cancer screenings, and care for acute illnesses and injuries.
Yes, Dr. LaRuffa holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. She also earned the Degree of Fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians in October 2023, a distinction recognizing service to family medicine, community contribution, and ongoing medical education.
Dr. LaRuffa earned her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Dayton. She completed her medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and finished her Family Practice residency at Community Hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. LaRuffa has practiced medicine in Blanchester for over 25 years. During that time, she has cared for many local families across multiple generations, building the kind of deep patient knowledge that guides thorough, personalized care.
Yes, Dr. LaRuffa offers Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy through the BioTe™ program. This service addresses hormonal imbalances and supports patients working toward better long-term health and wellness.
Dr. LaRuffa offers several integrative and wellness services beyond standard family medicine. These include IV Vitamin Treatments, a medically supervised Weight Loss Program, and Alternative and Nutraceutical Therapy through WholeScripts™ Wellevate™. She also provides lifestyle coaching as part of her preventive care approach.
Yes, Dr. LaRuffa treats patients from infancy through older adulthood. Her family medicine background gives her the clinical range to care for children, adults, and seniors under one roof.
Dr. LaRuffa places prevention at the center of her practice. She conducts executive-style annual physicals to establish each patient's health baseline and set medical goals. She also proactively monitors lab results to catch abnormalities early, before they develop into larger problems.
Doctor profile last updated March 26, 2026