Attending Physicians at The Laurels of Blanchester
The Laurels of Blanchester is very pleased that many surgeons and attending physicians follow their patients at our facility.
If your physician does not have admitting privileges, our Medical Director or other attending physician will be happy to oversee your care while you are staying with us. If you have any questions regarding your physician coverage, please don't hesitate to contact us at (937) 783-4911. We can assist you to ensure that you will have physician coverage.
The current list of attending physicians at The Laurels of Blanchester includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Douglas F. Behrman, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Douglas F. Behrman is a member of the Ohio State Medical Association and the Butler County Medical Society. He is licensed in the states of Ohio, Indiana and New York. Dr. Behrman's practice is focused on the geriatric population residing in skilled nursing facilities. Dr. Behrman lives in Cincinnati with his wife and children.
Catherine LaRuffa, MD
Dr. Catherine LaRuffa is a Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice and is a Certified Mastectomy Fitter through the Board for Orthotise/Prosthetist Certification. She has practiced in the Blanchester Community since August 1991 and has hospital privileges at both Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, Ohio and Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.
Tommy Tigar, MD
Steven Weber, MD
Dr. Steven Weber earned his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton. He completed a residency in family practice from St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Weber is board certified in family practice medicine and has been practicing at Blanchester Medical Services for the past 17 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.