Leonard J. Appleman, MD/PhD

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About This Physician

Gender Male
Type of Specialist Medical Oncologist
Special Expertise
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Genitourinary Cancer
Admitting Hospital(s)
UPMC Shadyside
(UPMC-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center)
Ranked #28 in Cancer
Nationally Ranked in 14 Specialties
High performing in 1 Specialty

Brigham and Women's Hospital
Ranked #5 in Cancer
Nationally Ranked in 13 Specialties
High performing in 1 Specialty
Board Certification(s)
Latest Certification Date(s)
Internal Medicine
1988
Medical Oncology
2001
Hematology
2002
Obtained Medical Degree From New York University
1995
Residency(ies)
Internal Medicine
Beth Israel Hospital
Boston, MA
1996 - 1998
Fellowship(s)
Hematology & Oncology
Dana-Farber Cancer Inst
Boston, MA
1998 - 2000

The following are Castle Connolly Partnership for Excellence hospitals: Brigham & Women's Hospital

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