Background

Dr. Robert Ramirez earned his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.  He completed his internal medicine residency at Cooper University Hospital in Camden and his hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis.

Dr. Ramirez currently practices as a thoracic medical oncologist at the Ochsner Medical Center. He also serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. One of his special areas of interest is the asbestos-related cancer of lung cancer.

Research and Clinical Practice

Dr. Ramirez also serves as Associate Director of Cancer Research at Ochsner. He studies lung cancer through the clinical trials he helps lead. His aim is to help extend his patients’ lives and improve their quality of life through advancements in lung cancer research.

Dr. Ramirez is proud to work at Ochsner, a health system with many experts in thoracic oncology, making it one of the best in the Gulf Coast. He works with a team of specialists including pathologists, thoracic radiation oncologists, and thoracic surgeons to provide his patients with the best care.

When faced with a diagnosis of an asbestos-related cancer like lung cancer, it is crucial to find the right treatment right away. Contact Dr. Robert Ramirez today.