Dr. Ira Leeds

Biography

Ira Leeds is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale University, specializing in Colorectal Surgery. His clinical practice encompasses both benign and malignant diseases affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. He leads a research lab focused on identifying and optimizing modifiable risk factors for abdominal surgery. Dr. Leeds received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and later obtained his MD from Emory University. He completed his surgical training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and pursued a subspecialty in Colon and Rectal Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Additionally, he holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Investigation from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and an MBA from the University of Oxford. His research emphasizes decision-making processes for patients undergoing high-risk surgical procedures, especially those with colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases. He applies various decision support tools and conducts economic evaluations to optimize patient care and improve outcomes in surgical oncology. Dr. Leeds is actively involved in professional organizations, contributing to peer review and research initiatives in colorectal surgery.

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