Overview
Dr. Bruce Leff is a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in the department of health policy and management in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Department of Community and Public Health in the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Dr. Leff is an internationally recognized leader and researcher in the development, evaluation and dissemination of novel models of care for older adults, including the Hospital at Home, Guided Care, geriatric service line models and medical house call practices. In addition, his research interests extend to issues related to multi-morbidity, performance measurement and case-mix issues. He has a strong interest in health policy issues, is a past Health and Aging Policy Fellow of the American Political Science Association, and has served on multiple technical expert panels for the National Quality Forum, NCQA, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. An award-winning teacher and mentor, Dr. Leff directed the basic Medicine Clerkship in the School of Medicine until 2021. He is a past-president of the American Academy of Home Care Physicians, past-member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Physicians. He is also past- Chair of the Council of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), as well as the past-Chair of the ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of the ABIM Foundation. Dr. Leff received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and his M.D. from New York University in 1987. After residency and fellowship training at Johns Hopkins, he served as a medical officer in the US Army in Seoul, Korea, before joining the faculty in the Department of Medicine in 1994.
His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Hypertension, and COVID-19.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 193 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5505 Hopkins Bayview Circle, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, John R. Burton Pavilion Building Level 02, Baltimore, MD 21224
Clinical Research
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1988-1992, Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Semmelweis Medical University, Budapest, Hungary. 1992-1996, Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2001-2014, Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2012-2014, Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Associate Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. 2014-present, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Dr. Yasar is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bruce A. Leff
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bruce A. Leff?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bruce A. Leff by calling their office at 410-550-0925. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bruce A. Leff a top-rated expert for Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bruce A. Leff is classified as an Experienced expert for Dementia, 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. Bruce A. Leff specialize in?
While Dr. Bruce A. Leff is a Geriatrics, they have specific expertise in Dementia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Geriatrics.
Does Dr. Bruce A. Leff participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bruce A. Leff has published 193 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. Bruce A. Leff's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bruce A. Leff accept my insurance?
Dr. Bruce A. Leff accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-0925 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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