Leah Clare Candell MD

Postdoctoral Scholar, Surgery, UCSF School of Medicine

300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305
Phone+1 650-723-4000

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Education & Training

University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 2009 - 2015
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2008

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2010 - 2028
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

The Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Rate of Postmastectomy Immediate Breast Reconstruction in an Integrated Healthcare Model.
Chris K Gold, Deanna Fink, Leah Candell, Anita Gambhir, Alison Savitz
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2026-03-18
88 citations
Type II endoleak with or without intervention after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair does not change aneurysm-related outcomes despite sac growth.
Joy Walker, Lue-Yen Tucker, Philip P. Goodney, Leah Candell, Hong Hua
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2015-09-01
47 citations
Adherence to endovascular aortic aneurysm repair device instructions for use guidelines has no impact on outcomes
Joy Walker, Lue-Yen Tucker, Philip P. Goodney, Leah Candell, Hong Hua
Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2015-05-01