Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Jimmy R. Ruiz

Hematology Oncology
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
1370 W D St, 
North Wilkesboro, NC 
 (55.2 mi)
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
11
conditions
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
1370 W D St, 
North Wilkesboro, NC 
 (55.2 mi)
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Overview

Jimmy Ruiz is a Hematologist Oncology provider in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Dr. Ruiz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Ruiz is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Hematology Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Hospital Affiliations
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans

  •  Blue Cross Blue Shield
  •  Aetna
  •  AmeriHealth
  •  UnitedHealthcare
  •  Humana

Locations

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
1370 W D St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Other Locations
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical Ctr Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Clinical Trials

Randomized Study of Erlotinib vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Randomized Study of Erlotinib vs Observation in Patients With Completely Resected Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Erlotinib Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 3
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Adjuvant Nivolumab in Resected Lung Cancers (ANVIL)-A Randomized Phase III Study of Nivolumab After Surgical Resection and Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Nivolumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
EA5163/S1709 INSIGNA : A Randomized, Phase III Study of Firstline Immunotherapy Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy in Induction/Maintenance or Postprogression in Advanced Nonsquamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) With Immunobiomarker SIGNature-Driven Analysis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 25, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Carboplatin, Pembrolizumab, Pemetrexed
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Trial of Trametinib With Docetaxel in Patients With KRAS Mutation Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Progressive Disease Following One or Two Prior Systemic Therapies
A Phase II Trial of Trametinib With Docetaxel in Patients With KRAS Mutation Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and Progressive Disease Following One or Two Prior Systemic Therapies
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 06, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drugs: Docetaxel, Trametinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of an Oral, Selective Peripheral Opioid Receptor Antagonist in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study of an Oral, Selective Peripheral Opioid Receptor Antagonist in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 03, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Naloxegol
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AB122 Monotherapy, AB154 in Combination With AB122, and AB154 in Combination With AB122 and AB928 in Front-Line, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AB122 Monotherapy, AB154 in Combination With AB122, and AB154 in Combination With AB122 and AB928 in Front-Line, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Zimberelimab, Domvanalimab, Etrumadenant
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients with Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Randomized Double-Blind Phase III Trial of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Patients with Previously Untreated Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (SOLARIS)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Dietary supplement, Drug
Study Drugs: Bevacizumab, Oxaliplatin, Leucovorin calcium, Fluorouracil, Irinotecan hydrochloride, Irinotecan
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase II Trial of Topotecan Plus M6620 (VX-970, Berzosertib) Vs. Topotecan Alone in Patients With Relapsed Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Randomized Phase II Trial of Topotecan Plus M6620 (VX-970, Berzosertib) Vs. Topotecan Alone in Patients With Relapsed Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Drugs: Berzosertib, Topotecan Hydrochloride
Study Phase: Phase 2
LUNAR: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Concurrent With Standard of Care Therapies for Treatment of Stage 4 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Following Platinum Failure
LUNAR: Pivotal, Randomized, Open-label Study of Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) Concurrent With Standard of Care Therapies for Treatment of Stage 4 Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Following Platinum Failure
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 21, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Drug: Immune checkpoint inhibitors or docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab Versus Placebo as Adjuvant Therapy in Adult Subjects With Stages AJCC/UICC v. 8 II -IIIA and IIIB (T>5cm N2) Completely Resected (R0) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Phase III, Multicenter, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Canakinumab Versus Placebo as Adjuvant Therapy in Adult Subjects With Stages AJCC/UICC v. 8 II -IIIA and IIIB (T>5cm N2) Completely Resected (R0) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Canakinumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase IB and Randomized Open-Label Phase II Study of Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in Combination With Carboplatin/Gemcitabine/Pembrolizumab in Patients With Chemotherapy-Naïve Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer of Squamous Cell Histology
A Phase IB and Randomized Open-Label Phase II Study of Berzosertib (M6620, VX-970) in Combination With Carboplatin/Gemcitabine/Pembrolizumab in Patients With Chemotherapy-Naïve Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer of Squamous Cell Histology
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 03, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Berzosertib, Carboplatin, Gemcitabine Hydrochloride, Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Patient Experience Protocol (PEP): A Pilot Study of Underserved Populations at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU)
Patient Experience Protocol (PEP): A Pilot Study of Underserved Populations at the Comprehensive Cancer Center of Wake Forest University (CCCWFU)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 08, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Randomized Blinded Phase III Assessment of Second or Third-Line Chemotherapy With Docetaxel + Plinabulin Compared to Docetaxel + Placebo in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and With at Least One Measurable Lung Lesion
Randomized Blinded Phase III Assessment of Second or Third-Line Chemotherapy With Docetaxel + Plinabulin Compared to Docetaxel + Placebo in Patients With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and With at Least One Measurable Lung Lesion
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Docetaxel+Plinabulin, Docetaxel
Study Phase: Phase 3
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89 Total Publications

Survival impact of immune-related adverse events in extensive stage small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study.
Survival impact of immune-related adverse events in extensive stage small cell lung cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study.
Journal: Immunotherapy
Published: January 23, 2025

Areas of Expertise

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