Steven A. Leers
Experienced in Lymphedema

Dr. Steven A. Leers

Vascular Surgery
UPMC
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
5200 Centre Avenue, Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 307, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Lymphedema
UPMC
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
5200 Centre Avenue, Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 307, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Steven Leers is a Vascular Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Leers is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
University Of Massachusetts Medical Center
Residency
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Licenses
Vascular Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Vein Center)
5200 Centre Avenue, Shadyside Medical Building, Suite 307, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-663-6098
Other Locations
UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute (Vascular Surgery)
200 Delafield Road, Suite 4050, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Call: 412-625-7356

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Evaluation of Paclitaxel in Patients With CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) and Femoropopliteal Occlusive Disease Treated With DCB Angioplasty
Evaluation of Paclitaxel in Patients With CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia) and Femoropopliteal Occlusive Disease Treated With DCB Angioplasty
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Aortic Wall Behavior as a Predictor of Aortic Aneurysm Growth and Rupture
Aortic Wall Behavior as a Predictor of Aortic Aneurysm Growth and Rupture
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 13, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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32 Total Publications

Prosthetic conduits have worse outcomes compared with great saphenous vein conduits in femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal bypass in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Prosthetic conduits have worse outcomes compared with great saphenous vein conduits in femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal bypass in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia.
Journal: Journal of vascular surgery
Published: July 12, 2024
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    • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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    • Carotid Artery Disease
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    • Peripheral Artery Disease
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    • Arterial Embolism
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    • End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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    • Gangrene
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    • Idiopathic Edema
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    • Lemierre Syndrome
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    • Mondor Disease
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    • Experienced
    • Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome
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    • Arteriovenous Malformation
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    • Carotid Artery Surgery
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    • Cellulitis
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    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
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    • Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
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