John P. Leonard, M.D.
John P. Leonard, M.D.
One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors

John P. Leonard, M.D.

Medical Oncology
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One of America's Top Doctors - Castle Connolly Top Doctors
Rated one of New York Magazine's Best Doctors
Specialties
Medical Oncology, Hematology, more

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Lymphoma

520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
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520 East 70th Street
Starr Pavilion, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021
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About John P. Leonard, M.D.

POSITION:


The Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology


Professor of Medicine


Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Medicine


Senior Associate Dean for Innovation and Initiatives, Weill Cornell Medicine


Attending Physician, New York Presbyterian Hospital


EDUCATION:


M.D. - University of Virginia School of Medicine, 1990


B.A. - Johns Hopkins University, 1986


PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:


Fellow, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center, 1993 - 1996


Intern and Resident, Department of Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center, 1991-1993


PRIOR POSITIONS HELD:


Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University 2004 - 2007


Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 1997 - 2004


Chief Resident, Department of Medicine, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center, 1996 - 1997


HONORS AND AWARDS:


Elected Member, American Society of Clinical Investigation


Elected Member, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology Subspecialty Board Committee


Ellen Glesby Cohen Leadership Award, Lymphoma Research Foundation


Distinguished Service Award, Lymphoma Research Foundation


Miriam G. Wallach Award for Excellence in Humanistic Medical Care from NewYork-Presbyterian


Incumbent, Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professorship of Hematology and Medical Oncology


Chief Medical Resident, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center


Medical Housestaff Program Director's Award, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center


Outstanding Medical Student Award, Medical Alumni Association, University of Virginia School of Medicine


Raven Society, University of Virginia


"Top Doctors," New York Metro Area (Castle Connolly Guide) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (New York Magazine)


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (PAST OR PRESENT):


Editorial Board, Blood


Editorial Board, Journal of Clinical Oncology


Scientific Editor, Cancer Discovery


American Society of Hematology


American Society of Clinical Oncology


SELECTED OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (PAST OR PRESENT):


Chair, Lymphoma Committee, Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, National Cancer Institute - National Clinical Trials Network


Member, Lymphoma Steering Committee, National Cancer Institute


Member, Hematology Subspecialty Board, American Board of Internal Medicine


Chair, Scientific Advisory Board, Lymphoma Research Foundation


Board Member, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, New York City Chapter


Member, Government Affairs Committee, American Society of Hematology


Member, Communications Committee, American Society of Hematology


Member, Scientific Committee on Lymphoid Neoplasia, American Society of Hematology


Member, Advisory Committee, International Conference on Lymphoid Malignancies, Lugano Switzerland


Member, Clinical Advisory Committee, World Health Organization Classification of Lymphoid Malignancies


Chair, Hematologic Malignancies Staging System Project 8th Edition, American Joint Commission on Cancer


INVITED LECTURES:


American Society of Hematology


American Society of Clinical Oncology


European Hematology Association


Japan Society of Hematology


Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium


Society for Biological Therapy


Invited lectures at numerous other national and international meetings/symposia and academic centers including Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Virginia, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Tufts Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center


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Expertise

  • Hematologic Malignancy

  • Hodgkin's Disease

  • Leukemia

  • Lymphoma

  • Multiple Myeloma

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Education

  • Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

  • Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

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Titles & Positions

  • Acting Chair of Medicine

  • Attending Physician

  • Professor of Medicine

  • Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Education

  • Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Awards & Honors

  • "Top Doctors," New York Metro Area (Castle Connolly Guide) 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (New York Magazine)
  • Chief Medical Resident, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
  • Elected Member, American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology Subspecialty Board Committee
  • Elected Member, American Society of Clinical Investigation
  • Ellen Glesby Cohen Leadership Award, Lymphoma Research Foundation
  • Incumbent, Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professorship of Hematology and Medical Oncology
  • Medical Housestaff Program Director's Award, New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
  • Outstanding Medical Student Award, Medical Alumni Association, University of Virginia School of Medicine
  • Raven Society, University of Virginia

Titles & Positions

  • Acting Chair of Medicine
  • Attending Physician
  • Professor of Medicine
  • Richard T. Silver Distinguished Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology

Languages Spoken

  • English