Leone, Richard J. MD, PhD Back Name: Leone, Richard J. MD, PhD My practice includes all aspects of adult cardiothoracic surgery, including valve repair, aortic reconstruction, and surgery for heart failure and ventricular assistance. I also perform all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology and airway stenting. Formerly Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, and Instructor in Cardiopulmonary Transplantation and Mechanical Cardiac Assist Devices, University of Washington Medical Center. PHMGW/Cardiothoracic-Squalicum  Address: Cardiothoracic Surgery 2979 Squalicum Parkway, #201 Bellingham WA 98225 Driving Directions (MapQuest - opens new window) Phone Number: (360) 788-6800 FAX: (360) 788-6801 Specialty Type Surgery: General Secondary Surgery: Thoracic Primary Board Certified Year Expires American Board of Surgery 2002 7/1/2012 American Board of Thoracic Surgery 2004 12/31/2014 Education Type Specialty Rutgers University Undergraduate Education Rutgers University Graduate Education Cardiovascular Physiology UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Medical Education UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Residency Surgery: General Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Fellowship Surgery: Thoracic New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Fellowship Cardiothoracic Surgery