Background & Specialties

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery, 1995
American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1996

Professional Background

Degrees Held:
Oregon State University BS 1981
Oregon Health Sciences University MD 1985
Postgraduate Training
1991-1993 Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Resident
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1990 -1991 Chief Resident, General Surgery, University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School at
Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, Illinois
1987-1991 General Surgery Resident
University of Health Sciences
The Chicago Medical School at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
1/87-6/87 Surgery Assistant
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Miami, FL
7/86-10/86 Radiation Therapy Resident
University of Florida, Gainsville, FL
1985-1986 General Surgery Intern
Metropolitan Group Hospitals
University of Illinois Affiliate Chicago, Illinois

Continuing Medical Education Credits: Current
Length of time in practice: Since 1993

Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Leffel enjoys travel, snow skiing, cross country skiing, and running