Heather M. Ruff, DO

Anatomic Pathologist

Dr. Heather M. Ruff is an Anatomic Pathologist in Portland, OR with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by analyzing tissue samples. As an Anatomic Pathologist, Heather M. Ruff, DO performs laboratory tests to determine the nature and severity of illness. Anatomic Pathology is the examination of cells, tissues, and organs for signs of disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anatomic Pathologists include skin, breast, and colon cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic Pathologists include electron microscopy, fine needle aspiration, surgical biopsy, and autopsy.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist

Dr. Heather M. Ruff is an Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist in Portland, OR with special training and skill in determining the origin, type, and severity of a disease. As an Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist, Heather M. Ruff, DO performs laboratory tests to detect and treat the causes of illnesses. Anatomic Clinical Pathology is the study of disease in bodily fluid, tissues, and organs. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists include diabetes and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists include diagnostic tests on blood, urine, sputum, feces, spinal fluid, pleural fluid, and belly fluid, as well as biopsy and autopsy.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

• Cigna Healthcare [Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company]

• Kaiser Permanente [Kaiser Foundation Healthplan of the NW]

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon

• UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company