Richard J. Leone, MD, PhD
Cardiothoracic Surgery

St. Joseph Cardiothoracic Surgery Associates
2979 Squalicum Parkway, Suite 303
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 756-6800

Primary focus: Special expertise in adult cardiac surgery as well as thoracic surgery. Thoracic surgery treats diseases of the chest including coronary artery disease; cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall

Education and training

• Medical school: Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Residency training in general surgery: Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
• Residency training in cardiothoracic surgery: Cornell University NY Hospital
• Thoracic Surgical Oncology Fellowship: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
• Former Assistant Professor of Surgery: Columbia University, New York

Credentials

• Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
• Diplomate, American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology
• Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians

Full curriculum vitae available upon request

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