Michelle Ludwig, MD, PhD, MPH

Visiting Professor, Radiation Oncology

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Medical School
  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine (2005)
Graduate Schools
  • PhD, University of Texas Health Science Center At Houston (2013)
  • MPH, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health (2005)
Undergraduate School
  • BS, Purdue University (IN) (2000)
Internship
  • University of Texas at Houston Program (2006)
Residency
  • University of Texas at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center Program, Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology (2010)
Languages
Spanish
Department
Radiation Oncology

Professional Titles

  • Professor

Publications

  • Sapienza LG, Guitmann G, Morris CG, Okunieff PG, Ludwig MS, Gomes MJL, Benrubi ID, Hew KE. A Systematic Study on Local Failure Events Post Chemoradiation Therapy for Cervical Cancer: Understanding the Impact of Baseline Lateral Anatomic Compartment Involvement. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2026 Feb 1;124(2):366-375. PubMed PMID: 40972906
  • Jhavar S, Gomber G, Patel M, Klopp A, Farach A, Hubbard A, Ludwig M. Exploring access to brachytherapy for cervical cancer in Texas: Geographic availability and distribution. Brachytherapy. 2026 Jan-Feb;25(1):221-228. PubMed PMID: 41241636
  • Hathout L, Leung E, Taunk NK, Ludwig M, Fields EC. From Supportive Care to Treatment De-Escalation: Sexual Health and Quality of Life Outcomes in Recent Gynecologic Cancer Trials. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025 Nov 15;123(4):913-916. PubMed PMID: 41101867
  • Yoder AK, Thomas RJ, Huang A, Mandalapu A, Roque DM, Bowles K, Albuquerque K, Son C, Ludwig MS, Levinson K, Coghill AE, Chiao EY, Lin LL. Cervical Cancer Outcomes in Women With HIV in the Age of Antiretroviral Therapy. JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Aug 1;8(8):e2527389. PubMed PMID: 40815516
  • Rishi A, Albuquerque KV, Jhingran A, Donovan EK, Horne ZD, Ludwig MS, Pathak P, Goldsberry R, Glaser SM, Garg A, Yin V, Fernandez DC, Beriwal S, Ahmed KA, Montejo ME. Definitive intensity-modulated radiotherapy for organ preservation in vulvar cancer: A multicenter study. Gynecol Oncol. 2025 Aug;199:1-9. PubMed PMID: 40513383
  • Sapienza LG, Chapman CH, Jhavar S, Calsavara VF, Ludwig MS, Gomes MJL, Carvalho EF. Understanding Hydronephrosis Occurrence by an Individual-Kidney Level Analysis of all Events Postchemoradiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025 Oct 1;123(2):513-522. PubMed PMID: 40348198
  • Hathout L, Leung E, Taunk NK, Ludwig MS, Fields EC. Recent Landmark Trials in Gynecologic Cancer: Optimizing Combination or Sequencing of Systemic and Radiation Therapies. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025 Mar 1;121(3):575-579. PubMed PMID: 39909604
  • Fields EC, Bosch WR, Albuquerque KV, Bhatia R, Chino J, Dyer B, Erickson B, Fabian D, Gaffney D, Glaser S, Han K, Hathout L, Hsu IC, Jegadeesh N, Kahn J, Kidd E, Klopp A, Leung E, Lin L, Ludwig M, Ma T, Mell L, Mayadev J, Petersen I, Portelance L, Rash D, Taunk N, Viswanathan A, Wolfson A, Yashar C, Yeung A, Yoshida E, Fisher CM. Consensus Guidelines for Delineation of Clinical Target Volumes for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy for Intact Cervical Cancer: An Update. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2025 Mar-Apr;15(2):171-179. PubMed PMID: 39547646
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Professional Memberships

  • ASTRO, committee member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Radiation Oncology - Anschutz Medical Campus
1665 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0100

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Radiation Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
  • Cancers - Breast Cancer
  • Cancers
  • Cancers - Gynecologic Cancer
Clinical Interests
patient-reported outcomes

Care Philosophy
I enjoy patient education and shared decision-making

Personal Interests
I am a proud mother of two young daughters. Outside of work, I enjoy riding horses, hiking, and spending time with my family.

Volunteer Activities
As a clinician educator, I am passionate about training the next generation of students and residents. Currently, I volunteer as a mentor for American Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL) and am on the national board of Canine Companions.

Public Speaking
Yes
In addition to presenting at conferences, I enjoy community outreach and educational lectures.

School of Medicine

CU Anschutz

Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place

Campus Box C290

Aurora, CO 80045


303.724.5375