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Angel R. Leon, MD, FACC

Electrophysiologists

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus 550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Medical Office Tower, Fl 6 Atlanta, GA 30308404-686-7878https://providers.emoryhealthcare.org/provider/Angel+R+Leon/778792

Specialty

Electrophysiology

About

Dr. Leon is a professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and is the Clinical Chief, Division of Cardiology. He holds the Linton and June Bishop Chair in Medicine. He is also the Vice-Chair of Strategic Initiatives within the Department of Medicine. He has been an Emory faculty member since 1992. Dr. Leon‘s professional interests involve the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He is actively involved in the clinical application and research into catheter ablation and pacemaker – ICD implantation. The areas of specific interest include ablation of atrial fibrillation, supraventricular and ventricular tachycardia, ICD implantation for sudden cardiac death prevention, and cardiac resynchronization for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Michigan Health System

Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 1991-1991

Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1987-1990

University of Miami/Jackson Health System

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984-1987

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Emory University HospitalAtlanta, GA
Emory University Hospital MidtownAtlanta, GA

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Cardiovascular Disease

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

FL State Medical License

Active through 1987

GA State Medical License

Active through 2025

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Atlanta Magazine: Top DoctorsCastle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • Fellow (FACC)American College of Cardiology
  • Super DoctorSuperDoctors.com

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Heart Association, Member Council, Clinical Cardiolgy
American Medical Association
Atlanta Medical Association

Publications & Presentations