Dr. Ira Leeds

Biography

Ira Leeds is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale University, specializing in Colon and Rectal Surgery. His clinical practice encompasses both benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, and he leads a clinical research lab focused on identifying and optimizing modifiable risk factors in abdominal surgery. Dr. Leeds completed his undergraduate degree at Princeton University, then transitioned to teaching high school science in Memphis, Tennessee with Teach for America before pursuing a medical degree at Emory University. He completed his clinical training in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Alongside his clinical training, he obtained further degrees in business administration from the University of Oxford and in clinical investigation at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Leeds's research interests aim to improve preoperative decision-making in surgery, identifying risk factors that impact surgical outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He emphasizes shared decision-making and the importance of tailoring surgical approaches to individual patient needs. Dr. Leeds is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of colorectal surgery through his clinical work and research initiatives.

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