Expertise in
39
conditions

Dr. Kirsten M. Leu

Oncology
Oncology Hematology West PC
8303 Dodge St Ste 250, 
Omaha, NE 
30 Years of Experience
Expertise in
39
conditions
Oncology Hematology West PC
8303 Dodge St Ste 250, 
Omaha, NE 

Overview

Kirsten Leu is an Oncologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Leu has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma, and Epithelioid Sarcoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 19 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Iowa College Of Medicine, 1996

Residency

University of Wisconsin, Internal Medicine

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NE

Fellowships

University of Michigan Medical Center, Oncology - 2002

Hospital Affiliations

The Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Chi Health Lakeside
Chi Health Bergan Mercy
Chi Health Midlands
Methodist Jennie Edmundson

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Locations

Oncology Hematology West PC
8303 Dodge St Ste 250, Omaha, NE 68114
Other Locations
Office
17201 Wright St Ste 200, Omaha, NE 68130

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Leu 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

18 Clinical Trials

A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pembrolizumab (MK-3475) as Adjuvant Therapy for Triple Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer With >/= 1 CM Residual Invasive Cancer or Positive Lymph Nodes (ypN1mi, ypN1-3) After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Radiation, Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Pembrolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Open Label, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Palbociclib + Anti-HER2 Therapy + Endocrine Therapy vs. Anti-HER2 Therapy + Endocrine Therapy After Induction Treatment for Hormone Receptor Positive (HR+)/HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Open Label, Phase III Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Palbociclib + Anti-HER2 Therapy + Endocrine Therapy vs. Anti-HER2 Therapy + Endocrine Therapy After Induction Treatment for Hormone Receptor Positive (HR+)/HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Palbociclib, Trastuzumab, Pertuzumab, Letrozole, Anastrozole, Exemestane, Fulvestrant
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib (NSC-747856) Administered Concurrently With Radiotherapy Versus Radiotherapy Alone for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A Phase II Randomized Trial of Olaparib (NSC-747856) Administered Concurrently With Radiotherapy Versus Radiotherapy Alone for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Procedure, Radiation, Other
Study Drug: Olaparib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel With and Without Nivolumab in Taxane Naive, and Nivolumab and Cabozantinib in Taxane Pretreated Subjects With Angiosarcoma
A Multicenter Phase II Trial of Paclitaxel With and Without Nivolumab in Taxane Naive, and Nivolumab and Cabozantinib in Taxane Pretreated Subjects With Angiosarcoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Cabozantinib-S-Malate, Nivolumab, Paclitaxel
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Phase III Post-operative Trial of Platinum Based Chemotherapy vs. Capecitabine in Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Basal-Like Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Randomized Phase III Post-operative Trial of Platinum Based Chemotherapy vs. Capecitabine in Patients With Residual Triple-Negative Basal-Like Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Capecitabine, Carboplatin, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2 Study of INBRX-109 in Unresectable or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma
A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2 Study of INBRX-109 in Unresectable or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: INBRX-109
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III Trial of Taxane/Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab With Atezolizumab or Placebo in First-Line HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Phase III Trial of Taxane/Trastuzumab/Pertuzumab With Atezolizumab or Placebo in First-Line HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Atezolizumab, Paclitaxel, Pertuzumab, Trastuzumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
The CompassHER2 Trials (Comprehensive Use of Pathologic Response Assessment to Optimize Therapy in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer) CompassHER2 Residual Disease (RD), a Double-Blinded, Phase III Randomized Trial of T-DM1 Compared With T-DM1 and Tucatinib
The CompassHER2 Trials (Comprehensive Use of Pathologic Response Assessment to Optimize Therapy in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer) CompassHER2 Residual Disease (RD), a Double-Blinded, Phase III Randomized Trial of T-DM1 Compared With T-DM1 and Tucatinib
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 29, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Trastuzumab Emtansine, Tucatinib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase Ib Trial of Neoadjuvant AMG 232 (KRT-232) Concurrent With Preoperative Radiotherapy in Wild-Type P53 Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS)
A Phase Ib Trial of Neoadjuvant AMG 232 (KRT-232) Concurrent With Preoperative Radiotherapy in Wild-Type P53 Soft Tissue Sarcoma (STS)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation, Procedure
Study Drug: MDM2 Inhibitor KRT-232
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 1/2, First-in-Human, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study of MGC018 (Anti-B7-H3 Antibody Drug Conjugate) Alone and in Combination With MGA012 (Anti-PD-1 Antibody) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase 1/2, First-in-Human, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Study of MGC018 (Anti-B7-H3 Antibody Drug Conjugate) Alone and in Combination With MGA012 (Anti-PD-1 Antibody) in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 31, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drugs: MGC018, MGA012
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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4 Total Publications

Genomic Landscape of Angiosarcoma: A Targeted and Immunotherapy Biomarker Analysis.
Genomic Landscape of Angiosarcoma: A Targeted and Immunotherapy Biomarker Analysis.
Journal: Cancers
Published: July 01, 2021
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What conditions does Dr. Kirsten M. Leu specialize in?

While Dr. Kirsten M. Leu is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Angiosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Kirsten M. Leu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kirsten M. Leu has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angiosarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Kirsten M. Leu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Kirsten M. Leu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-334-4773 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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