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Leonard Lapkin, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Grand Junction, CO, SCL Health - St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center

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Thoracic Surgery • Grand Junction, CO

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery

St. Mary's Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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Overview of Dr. Lapkin

Dr. Leonard Lapkin is a thoracic surgeon in Grand Junction, CO and is affiliated with SCL Health - St. Mary's Hospital and Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and has been in practice 32 years. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery and adult general thoracic surgery and is experienced in thoracic surgical oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, esophageal surgery, mesothelioma surgery, and minimally invasive valve surgery. He has 1 publication and 3 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiothoracic Transplantation, 1993 - 1994
  • University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Thoracic Surgery - Integrated, 1991 - 1993
  • University of Illinois at Chicago/ Cook County Hospital
    University of Illinois at Chicago/ Cook County Hospital General Surgery, 1985 - 1990
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1985
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityBA, Chemistry & Economics, Magna Cum Laude, 1976 - 1980

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1991 - Present
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2011 - 2025
  • WY State Medical License
    WY State Medical License 2003 - 2014
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1996 - 2003
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 1996
  • American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Health Grades Honor Role Health Grades, 2024
  • Castle Connelly Top Doctor Castle Connelly, 2019-2024
  • Joe Utley Award Cardiovascular Research and Education Foundation, 2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Sponsored Content: Surgeon Breaks Stereotypes by Repairing Hearts
    Sponsored Content: Surgeon Breaks Stereotypes by Repairing HeartsJuly 7th, 2016

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Leonard Lapkin, Dr. Leonard Lapkin, MD, Dr. L Lapkin