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Felix Leon, MD, Pulmonology, Greenacres, FL

FelixIvanLeonMD

Pulmonology Greenacres, FL

Critical Care Medicine, Pleural Disease

Internal Medicine consultant Mission Medical Center ! Delray, FL

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Summary

  • Dr. Felix Leon is a pulmonologist in Greenacres, FL. He received his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and has been in practice 45 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and Portuguese. He specializes in pleural disease and is experienced in fiberoptic bronchoscopy, pleural biopsy, fiberoptic intubation, fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy, and whole body plethysmograpy for assessment of lung function.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1976
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 1974 - 2016
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1977 - 2014
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 1976 - 1978
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • National Board of Medical ExaminersDiplomate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • GlaxoResearchAward Glaxo PuertoRico, 1997

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • Successful Resection of Massive Carinal Cylindroma  
    RodriguezPerez,D,León I,Ramirez,G., Bol.Asoc.Med.PR., 1987
  • Allergy and Pulmonary Medicine: A Natural Union  
    Leon,I, Chest, 1987
  • Episodic Laryngeal Dyskinesia  
    RamirezRivera,J, Leon,I,Rivera, L., Chest, 1986
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Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Update Course in Spirometry Training 
    School of Public Health,University of Puerto Rico - 8/4/1994
  • Occupational Lung Diseases in Puerto Rico-Occupational Medicine Course University of Puerto Rico, School of Public Health Rio Piedras, PR. 
    11/7/1993
  • Update, Occupational Lung Diseases 
    University of Puerto Rico, School of Public Health - 10/9/1993
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Research History

  • Research FellowElastase secretion suppression in mice1977 - 1978

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French, Spanish, Portuguese

Industry Relationships

  • Comisión Industrial de Puerto Rico, Gov.Senior Pulmonary Diseases Consultant1978 - 1998