Overview
Dr. Monika Leja is a specialist in cardio-oncology at the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center. She has developed a clinic focusing on the cardiac health of cancer patients from chemotherapy to survivorship. Her clinic includes patients with cardiotoxicity from their chemotherapy, cardiac tumors, cardiac amyloid related to myelodysplastic disease, carcinoid heart disease, radiation induced cardiac disease, hypertension induced by chemotherapy, and all cardiac complications from cancer therapy. She has started a unique cardiac tumor program, first of its kind in the state. This field is pushing the frontier of health care for patients who perhaps have a preexisting heart condition and are diagnosed with cancer, or patients who are suffering from the toxicity side effects of cancer treatment drugs. She is dedicated to finding new ways to prevent the progression or manage the balance between cancer treatment and the progression of heart issues and to work on making the cancer patient return as survivors to their best quality of cardiac health and life.
Dr. Leja is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Leja is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.
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1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. Ste 1300, Lobby A, Ann Arbor, MI 48106
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monika J. Leja
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monika J. Leja?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monika J. Leja by calling their office at 888-287-1082. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Monika J. Leja a top-rated expert for Heart Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monika J. Leja is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Tumor, 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. Monika J. Leja specialize in?
While Dr. Monika J. Leja is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Tumor, Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Monika J. Leja participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Monika J. Leja has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Monika J. Leja's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Monika J. Leja accept my insurance?
Dr. Monika J. Leja accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-287-1082 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Leja isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Leja isDistinguished. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart TumorDr. Leja isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Tumor.
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- AnginaDr. Leja isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- AtherosclerosisDr. Leja isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Leja isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Leja isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Leja isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Leja isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Leja isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Leja isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Leja isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.