Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Stuart M. Leon

General Surgery
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Stuart Leon is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dr. Leon is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallstones, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Leon is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

MUSC University Hospital
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

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.

20 Total Publications

When Meckel's diverticulum mimics malignancy: a case report of massive enterolithiasis in an adult patient.
When Meckel's diverticulum mimics malignancy: a case report of massive enterolithiasis in an adult patient.
Journal: International journal of surgery case reports
Published: December 03, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stuart M. Leon

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Is Dr. Stuart M. Leon a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stuart M. Leon is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Stuart M. Leon specialize in?

While Dr. Stuart M. Leon is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Hernia, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Stuart M. Leon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Stuart M. Leon has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Stuart M. Leon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Stuart M. Leon accept my insurance?

Dr. Stuart M. Leon accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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