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1201 Broad Rock BlvdRichmond, VA 23249
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Summary
- Leigh Swartz, MD, is an oncology specialist based in Richmond, VA. She completed her fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Michigan from 2017 to 2020, after earning her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in 2013 and completing a residency in Internal Medicine at UPMC Medical Education (2013-2016). Dr. Swartz holds positions as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University since 2021 and as a Staff Physician at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Richmond since 2020. Her published research includes studies on breast cancer metastases, screening mammography, and cancer treatment therapies, with several works being frequently cited by peers.
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2017 - 2020
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
Baylor College of MedicineClass of 2013
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2017 - 2027
ME State Medical License 2025 - 2025
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully in adults with brain metastases: A NIH ORBIT model phase II feasibility and proof-of-concept trial.Ashlee R Loughan, Autumn Lanoye, Kelcie Willis, Sarah Ellen Braun, Alexandria Davies
Neuro-Oncology Practice. 2025-04-01 - 3 citationsIMPACT the Brain: A Team-Based Approach to Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer With CNS Metastases.Nicole M Grogan Fleege, Donna Pierce-Gjeldum, Leigh K Swartz, Kait Verbal, Sofia Merajver
JCO Oncology Practice. 2023-01-01 - 14 citationsAnnual Screening Mammography Associated With Lower Stage Breast Cancer Compared With Biennial Screening.Sarah E H Moorman, Akshat C. Pujara, Michelle D. Sakala, Colleen H. Neal, Katherine E. Maturen
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2021-05-05
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