Peter J. Leary, MD, PhD

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Peter J. Leary, MD, PhD

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary and respiratory disease care
  • Critical care medicine

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  • English

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About Peter J. Leary

Peter J. Leary, MD, PhD is a board-certified physician and a recognized leader in pulmonary vascular medicine. As Director of the Pulmonary Vascular Disease Program at UW Medical Center, he oversees comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals with complex pulmonary vascular disorders. Dr. Leary is a Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology.

Dr. Leary believes great medicine begins with thoughtful, compassionate communication. He is committed to guiding patients and their families through serious illnesses with clarity and empathy— while recognizing that answers are not perfect and the future is uncertain.

He earned his M.D. from Johns Hopkins and completed a Ph.D. in Epidemiology at the University of Washington. Clinically, he is highly focused on pulmonary vascular disease including pulmonary arterial hypertension, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, and related conditions.

An active investigator, Dr. Leary is involved in cutting-edge research at local, national, and international levels. His work advances diagnostic approaches and treatments aimed at improving both survival and quality of life for patients with pulmonary vascular disease. He regularly presents at conferences and has published extensively, establishing him as a respected voice in the field.

Personal Interests

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Leary enjoys being a father, kayaking, reading and being outdoors.

Education and Training

  • Univ. of Washington, School of Medicine
    Ph.D, 2018, Epidemiology
  • UW - Dept. of Epidemiology
    Master, 2013, Epidemiology
  • University of Washington
    Fellowship, 2012, Pulmonary Critical Care
  • Johns Hopkins University SOM
    Residency, 2009, Internal Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins University SOM
    Internship, 2006, Internal Medicine
  • Johns Hopkins University Medical School
    Medical education, 2005
  • University of Washington
    Teaching Appointment

Board Certifications

  • Critical Care Med. (Int Med), 2013, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease, 2012, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, 2009, American Board of Internal Medicine