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Ruby L. Belton, M.D.

Ruby L. Belton, M.D.

Imaging Sciences

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Contact

Appointment (607) 324-8279
Office (607) 385-3900
Fax (607) 385-3164

About Me

Dr. Ruby Belton is the first African-American female graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She hails from Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

Dr. Belton received her medical degree from UR in 1972, and completed her Internship (Medicine – Surgery Resident) at Strong Memorial ...
Dr. Ruby Belton is the first African-American female graduate of the University of Rochester School of Medicine. She hails from Crystal Springs, Mississippi.

Dr. Belton received her medical degree from UR in 1972, and completed her Internship (Medicine – Surgery Resident) at Strong Memorial Hospital and Radiology Residency at Rochester General Hospital, where she served as co-Chief Resident. Dr. Belton is a Breast Cancer Imaging Specialist with over 47 years of experience. Her clinical interests include all aspects of breast imaging (mammography, ultrasound, MRI), interventional breast procedures (stereotactic, ultrasound- and MRI-guided), and needle wire localizations (mammographic or ultrasound-guided). She is also experienced in interpretation of Genitourinary Imaging (plain films, ultrasound, body computed tomography) and Gyn imaging. Dr. Belton also has special interests in gastrointestinal imaging (contrast studies and body computed tomography).

She is Board certified in Diagnostic Radiology (1976).

Dr. Belton has served or serves in a leadership position in Mammography (including breast Interventional procedures) at four institutions in Rochester, NY (Unity Hospital, Rochester General Hospital, and briefly at Northside Radiology, and currently at UR Medicine facilities).

Dr. Belton is co-founder of a non-profit organization, Physicians and Laypersons Educational Associates of Greater Rochester, New York (PLEA of GRNY).

She serves as co-seminar director and lead lecturer for:
• PLEA of GRNY Annual City Wide Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Seminar
• PLEA of GRNY Annual City Wide Multidisciplinary Health Seminar in The Inner City

Specialties
• Diagnostic Radiology - American Board of Radiology (1976)

Certified Specialties

Diagnostic Radiology - American Board of Radiology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Imaging Sciences - Department of Imaging Sciences (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Diagnostic Radiology, Rochester General Hospital. 1974 - 1976

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), University of Rochester Medical Center. 1972 - 1973

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1972

Awards

Macy Foundation Post-Baccalaureate Fellow.

National Medical Fellowship Awards.

Pioneer of the Year Award.

Lifetime Achievement Award.

Selected by Rochester D&C: Interesting people of Rochester 2017/ 15 notables worth knowing.

Lifetime Achievement Award.

Publications

Journal Articles

Congenital absence of the left lobe of the liver: a radiologic diagnosis.

VanZandt TF, Belton RL

Radiology.. 1983 April 147 (1):184. Epub 1900 01 01.

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