Monika J. Leja
Expertise in
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Dr. Monika J. Leja

Cardiology
1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
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Expertise in
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1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

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 Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Heart Tumor, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Leja is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Leja is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease

Fellowships

Methodist Hospital, Cardiovascular Imaging, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System
Mymichigan Medical Center Midland
Hillsdale Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Polish

Gender

Female

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Locations

Frankel Cardiovascular Center
1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

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.

26 Total Publications

Variation in Lipid Management for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Across US Health Systems.
Variation in Lipid Management for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Across US Health Systems.
Journal: Circulation. Population health and outcomes
Published: February 20, 2026
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Frankel Cardiovascular Center

1425 E Ann St, Floor 3 Reception C, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
 (0.1 miles away)
888-287-1082
Languages Spoken:
English, Farsi
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Accepting New Patients
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Yes. Dr. Monika J. Leja has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy. 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.

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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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