Overview
Alexandra Leon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colonoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
550 1st Ave # 3, New York, NY 10016
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra Leon
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Leon?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Leon by calling their office at 212-263-5506. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra Leon a top-rated expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra Leon is classified as an Experienced expert for Cronkhite-Canada Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alexandra Leon specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra Leon is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Alexandra Leon participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra Leon has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cronkhite-Canada Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra Leon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra Leon accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra Leon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and HMSA. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-263-5506 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- GastritisDr. Leon isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
