Leonel F. Aya
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Leonel F. Aya

Oncology
8375 Northwest 53rd Terrace, 
Doral, FL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
8375 Northwest 53rd Terrace, 
Doral, FL 

Overview

Dr. Hernandez-Aya research interests are in the field of cancer immunotherapy and tumor microenvironment. He has been involved in both clinical and translational research investigating novel combination therapies to enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy.

Dr. Aya is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Melanoma, and Breast Cancer.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. Dr. Aya is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Universidad Nacional De Colombia - 2007

Residency

JFK North Campus Formely Columbia Hospital, Internal Medicine - 2012

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Fellowships

University of Michigan, Hematology/Oncology - 2015

Hospital Affiliations

Jackson Health System
Barnes-Jewish St Peters Hospital
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital
Barnes Jewish Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

8375 Northwest 53rd Terrace, Doral, FL 33166
Other Locations
1475 Northwest 12th Avenue, Floor 2, Miami, FL 33136
1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Aya 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.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

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.

13 Clinical Trials

Endocrine Treatment Alone as Primary Treatment for Elderly Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive Operable Breast Cancer and Low Recurrence Score
Endocrine Treatment Alone as Primary Treatment for Elderly Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive Operable Breast Cancer and Low Recurrence Score
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: July 28, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Behavioral, Other
Study Drugs: Goserelin, Anastrozole, Exemestane, Fulvestrant, Tamoxifen
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) or Tremelimumab or the Combination of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Compared to IMCgp100 Alone in Patients With Advanced Melanoma
A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) or Tremelimumab or the Combination of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Compared to IMCgp100 Alone in Patients With Advanced Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: IMCgp100, Durvalumab, Tremelimumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase II Single-arm Multi-center Study of Adjuvant Ipilimumab in Combination With Nivolumab in Subjects With High-risk Ocular Melanoma
Phase II Single-arm Multi-center Study of Adjuvant Ipilimumab in Combination With Nivolumab in Subjects With High-risk Ocular Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: April 11, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Nivolumab, Ipilimumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 Using the Intra-patient Escalation Dosing Regimen in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
A Phase I/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 Using the Intra-patient Escalation Dosing Regimen in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: IMCgp100
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase II Randomized Trial Evaluating the Effect of Trastuzumab on Disease Free Survival in Early Stage HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Patients With ERBB2 Expressing Bone Marrow Disseminated Tumor Cells
A Phase II Randomized Trial Evaluating the Effect of Trastuzumab on Disease Free Survival in Early Stage HER2-Negative Breast Cancer Patients With ERBB2 Expressing Bone Marrow Disseminated Tumor Cells
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 01, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Drugs: Doxorubicin, Trastuzumab, Cyclophosphamide, Paclitaxel, Epirubicin, Docetaxel, Carboplatin, Fluorouracil
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase II Study of Neratinib Alone and in Combination With Fulvestrant in Metastatic HER2 Non-amplified But HER2 Mutant Breast Cancer
A Phase II Study of Neratinib Alone and in Combination With Fulvestrant in Metastatic HER2 Non-amplified But HER2 Mutant Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 15, 2022
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Personalized Synthetic Long Peptide Breast Cancer Vaccine Strategy in Patients With Persistent Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
A Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of a Personalized Synthetic Long Peptide Breast Cancer Vaccine Strategy in Patients With Persistent Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Following Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: March 10, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase II Neoadjuvant Study of Palbociclib in Combination With Letrozole and Trastuzumab as Neoadjuvant Treatment of Stage II-III ER+ HER2+ Breast Cancer (PALTAN)
A Phase II Neoadjuvant Study of Palbociclib in Combination With Letrozole and Trastuzumab as Neoadjuvant Treatment of Stage II-III ER+ HER2+ Breast Cancer (PALTAN)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Genetic, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 1/1b, Open-Label, Multicenter, Repeat-Dose, Dose-Selection Study of Ciforadenant as Single Agent and in Combination With Atezolizumab in Patients With Selected Incurable Cancers
A Phase 1/1b, Open-Label, Multicenter, Repeat-Dose, Dose-Selection Study of Ciforadenant as Single Agent and in Combination With Atezolizumab in Patients With Selected Incurable Cancers
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 30, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Ciforadenant, Ciforadenant+Atezolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase IB Pilot Study of Epicutaneous Cryoimmunotherapy Combined With Pembrolizumab for Cutaneous Metastatic Breast Cancer
Phase IB Pilot Study of Epicutaneous Cryoimmunotherapy Combined With Pembrolizumab for Cutaneous Metastatic Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: June 21, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Device, Procedure, Other
Study Phase: Phase 1
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48 Total Publications

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Surveillance: A Delphi Panel Consensus.
Metastatic Uveal Melanoma Surveillance: A Delphi Panel Consensus.
Journal: Cancers
Published: November 27, 2025
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What conditions does Dr. Leonel F. Aya specialize in?

While Dr. Leonel F. Aya is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and Melanoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Leonel F. Aya has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Leonel F. Aya'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. Leonel F. Aya accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-5302 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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