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Leonidas Tapias, MD

Leonidas Tapias, MD

(4.9) , 21 Reviews
  • Specialty: Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery
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  • Primary Location: 36060 Euclid Ave Ste 204 (12 mi.)
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  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Office Locations

UH Lake West Medical Center Physician Pavillion (12 mi.)

36060 Euclid Ave
Ste 204
Willoughby, OH 44094

440-918-6815

UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)

11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800

UH Lake West Medical Center Physician Pavillion (12 mi.)

36060 Euclid Ave
Ste 204
Willoughby, OH 44094
440-918-6814

Biography: Leonidas Tapias, MD

Expertise

  • Chest Wall Tumors
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Hiatal Hernias
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mediastinal Tumors
  • Minimally Invasive (VATS) Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
  • Paraesophageal Hernias
  • Parasophageal Hernia Surgery
  • Robotic Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Thymoma
  • Tracheal and Airway Surgery
  • Tracheal Stenosis
  • Tracheal Tumors
  • Tracheomalacia

Titles

  • Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine

Certifications & Memberships

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Education

Fellowship | Thoracic Oncology
Thoracic Oncology - Mayo Clinic (2017 - 2017)

Fellowship | Thoracic Oncology
Thoracic Oncology - Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (2017 - 2017)

Residency | Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital (2016 - 2018)

Research Fellowship | Molecular Angiogenesis and Cardiology
Molecular Angiogenesis and Cardiology - University Of Connecticut Health Center (2012 - 2013)

Residency | General Surgery
General Surgery - St Mary's Hospital (2009 - 2016)

Medical Education
Universidad Industrial Santander, Carrera De Medicina (2008)

Patient Experience Reviews

4.9 out of 5
- based on 91 Ratings
(5)
5/1/2026

Was very satisfied with each visit to all the UH doctors I've seen.

(5)
5/1/2026

Doctor put me at ease a little.

(5)
5/1/2026

The whole thoracic team has been great, always attentive and understanding of my concerns. Very good communication of what to expect and what needs to happen next. Very good.

(5)
5/1/2026

All good

(5)
4/1/2026

Absolutely love this dr and his staff

(5)
4/1/2026

Very friendly very thoughtful very clear explanation. I am totally impressed with this doctor and his staff a definite ten in my book

(5)
4/1/2026

Very good explaining everything

(5)
3/1/2026

Very good my best health was allways his main interest

(5)
3/1/2026

Very good. Felt very at ease.

(5)
2/1/2026

Very good care.

(5)
1/2/2026

Good

(5)
1/2/2026

Very clear with his explanations and very personable

(5)
12/1/2025

I felt assured of the Dr.'s skill, knowledge and ability during the examination.

(5)
12/1/2025

Was a positive experience!

(5)
12/1/2025

Everyone in this office are exceptional medical personnel. The doctor was extremely professional and informative.

(5)
11/1/2025

Dr has great rapport and explained everything I needed to know.

(5)
10/1/2025

He is an excellent doctor. Staff is fantastic. A very caring staff all ground. So happy I have this team on my side.

(5)
10/1/2025

Everything was excellent!

(5)
9/2/2025

Very nice staff was my first visit

(5)
8/1/2025

All good!

(5)
7/1/2025

Very caring attitude and knowledgeable about my situation. At this point very satisfied.