Dr. Stephane Leung, MD
Thoracic Surgeon
221 Michigan St NE # 300 Grand Rapids MI, 49506About
Dr. Stephane Leung is a cardiologist at Corewell Health in Michigan, specializing in complex aortic surgery, aortic valve replacement and repair, mitral valve repair/replacement, transcatheter aortic valve placement, transcatheter mitral valve inteventions and coronary revascularization. He is affiliated with SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rapids, SHMG Cardiothoracic Surgery -North Muskegon, SHMG Structural Heart, and SHMG Structural Heart-North Muskegon. Dr. Leung earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He completed his residency in cardiac surgery at McGill University and advanced fellowship in complex mitral, arrhythmia, and aortic surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He then went on to complete an advanced fellowship in endovascular and transcatheter cardiac interventions at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Leung is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and is highly regarded in the field of cardiology. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to his patients and is committed to helping them achieve their best health.
Education and Training
McGill University MD 2008
McGill University FRCSC 2014
Northwestern University MD 2015
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Dr. Stephane Leung, MD's Expert Contributions
Can you smoke after heart stent surgery?
Sure. Stephane Leung, MD READ MORE
Do you need general anesthesia for a heart stent?
No Stephane Leung, MD READ MORE
Is heart valve replacement serious?
Very Stephane Leung, MD READ MORE
Do you take blood thinners after a stent?
Yes, likely dual anitplatelet. ASA and plavix or something similar to plavix. Stephane Leung, MD READ MORE
Is a coronary angioplasty painful?
There might be some discomfort if the approach is from the groin, but its very well tolerated. If the approach is from the wrist there likely minimal pain. Stephane Leung, MD READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago; advanced fellowship in complex mitral, arrhythmia, and aortic surgery: advanced fellowship at University of Pennsylvania in endovascular and transcatheter cardiac interventions
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