Dr. John Leung
Overview
John Leung, MD, AGAF, FACAAI is one of the few US dual board-certified physicians in Allergy/Immunology and Gastroenterology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Iowa, followed by fellowships in Gastroenterology at Tufts Medical Center and Allergy/Immunology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Leung started his career in academia in 2007 conducting NIH-funded and industry-sponsored bench-to-bedside research, and he has successfully conducted over 50 clinical trials since. In 2013, he established and directed the first Food Allergy Center at Tufts Medicine. Dr. Leung currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Tufts University.
In 2015, Dr. Leung founded Boston Specialists, an interdisciplinary practice that embraces an integrative approach to healthcare. This center brings together various specialists, registered dietitians, and a dedicated pharmacist, working collaboratively to meet the needs of their patients. The clinic also boasts a robust research initiative, which actively enrolls patients from across New England in clinical trials. Dr. Leung has co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts including an article in New England Journal of Medicine, scientific abstracts, and book chapters. In 2024, Dr. Leung founded Boston Specialists Endoscopy Center to improve accessibility for his patients and streamline their healthcare experience.
Dr. Leung is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Eosinophilic Colitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
75 Kneeland Street, Floor 1, Boston, MA 02111
77 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leung has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Brigham And Women's Allergy And Clinical Immunology
Dr. Tanya M. Laidlaw completed her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, her residency in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, and then entered an Allergy/Immunology fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She performed her research training in the laboratory of Joshua A. Boyce, MD, where she focused on the pathogenesis of asthma and Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease (AERD), and the pro-inflammatory role of the platelet and specific lipids in this disorder. Dr. Laidlaw joined the faculty in 2009, and is now an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and is the Director of Translational Research in Allergy and Director of the AERD Center at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.Her research continues to be focused on understanding AERD, nasal polyposis, and aspirin and NSAID allergies, and she is dedicated to investigating the causative mechanisms and exploring new treatments for these diseases. Her group at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s AERD Center follows over 1400 patients with AERD and nasal polyps and has several ongoing research studies that are recruiting and enrolling patients. Dr. Laidlaw is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Asthma, and Endoscopy.
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Kari Nadeau is an Allergy and Immunologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Nadeau is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma, Food Allergy, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, and Septoplasty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Leung
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Leung?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Leung by calling their office at 617-804-6767. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Leung a top-rated expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Leung is classified as an Elite expert for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, 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. John Leung specialize in?
While Dr. John Leung is a Allergy and Immunology, they have specific expertise in Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, and Eosinophilic Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Allergy and Immunology.
Does Dr. John Leung participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Leung has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eosinophilic Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. John Leung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Leung accept my insurance?
Dr. John Leung accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-804-6767 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Leung isElite. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Distinguished
- Eosinophilic ColitisDr. Leung isDistinguished. Learn about Eosinophilic Colitis.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Leung isDistinguished. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
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- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
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- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- AnaphylaxisDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Anaphylaxis.
- AngioedemaDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Angioedema.
- AsthmaDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- ColonoscopyDr. Leung isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.