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Christopher Lane Leach, MD

Specialty

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Languages

English

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  • Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Surgery

    Licenses

    CA, G158842

    Network Name

    Optum Care Network California

    Hospital affiliations

    OptumCA Hospitalist - Elevate,OptumCA Hospitalist - Employed Hospitalist Group LA NW

  • Education

    Medical School

    • Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

      1969

    Residency

    • University Hospitals & Clinics (Jackson, MS)

      Surgery

      1974

    Internship

    • USAF Medical Center Keesler (Keesler AFB, MS)

      1973

    Fellowship

    • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

      1978

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