Nicolae Leca M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Nephrology (kidney)
- Kidney transplant
Locations
Kidney Care & Transplantation Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Transplant Services at UW Medical Center - Montlake
Languages
- English
- Romanian
About Nicolae Leca
Nicolae Leca, M.D., is medical director of Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation at UW Medical Center and a UW associate professor of medicine in the division of Nephrology.
Dr. Leca is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their entire transplant journey to ensure the best possible outcomes. He also strives to make the kidney and pancreas transplant programs at UW Medicine the leading resource for patients and physicians seeking excellence.
Dr. Leca earned his M.D. in Bucharest, Romania, followed by residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and Nephrology training at University of Buffalo. He is actively involved in multiple committees and initiatives of the American Society of Transplantation, American Society of Nephrology and the United Network of Organ Sharing Kidney Transplantation Committee.
Dr. Leca's clinical interests include novel immunosuppressive approaches and clinical trials in kidney and pancreas transplantation, antibody mediated rejection and post transplantation care.
Education and Training
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Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie (Carol Davila)Medical education, 1996
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State University of New York at BuffaloFellowship, Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation
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State University of New York at BuffaloFellowship, Nephrology
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Mount Sinai BronxInternship, Medicine
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Mount Sinai BronxResidency, Medicine
Board Certifications
- Nephrology, 2004, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, 2002, American Board of Internal Medicine