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Charles Riggs Jr., MD, Oncology, Gainesville, FL, UF Health Shands Hospital

CharlesE.RiggsJr.MD

Oncology • Gainesville, FL

Head & Neck Cancer, Hematologic Oncology

Professor, Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Charles Riggs is an oncologist in Gainesville, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UF Health Shands Hospital, Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Malcom Randall Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and has been in practice 41 years. He specializes in head & neck cancer and hematologic oncology and is experienced in hematologic oncology, lung cancer, and head and neck cancer.

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1981
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1977 - 2026
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1983 - 2003
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1976 - 1987
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Charles Riggs, Dr. Charles Riggs, MD, Dr. C Riggs, Dr. Charles E. Riggs