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Ronald Leuchter, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Los Angeles, CA, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Los Angeles, CA

Gynecologic Oncology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery

Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology, UCLA

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Summary

  • I did General Practice in Vancouver BC until 1974 then a residency at Cedars Sinai and UCLA in Los Angeles to 1978, followed by fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at UCLA to 1980. Fulltime academics at UCLA until 1986 as well as Director of Gyn. Oncology at Cedars Sinai. Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA. Clinical academic practice to 2019 and now retired.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 1978 - 1980
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1975 - 1978
  • University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
    University of Toronto Faculty of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1993 - 2011
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Fellow American College of SurgeonsObstetrics and Gynecology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ronald S. Leuchter MD. Award in Gynecologic Oncology
  • Ronald S. Leuchter Award in Gyncologic Oncology CSMC CSMC
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Improved chemosensitivity and survival in BRCA1 and BRCA2 heterozygotes with ovarian cancer.  
    Cass I., Varkey T., Baldwin R.L., Moslehi R., Narod S.A., Leuchter R.S., Lagasse L.D. and Karlan B.Y., Proc AACR 1069, 42:200
  • Hormone receptor expression in uterine sarcomas: Prognostic and therapeutic roles.  
    Ioffe YJM, Li AJ, Walsh CS, Karlan BY, Leuchter RS, Forscher C, Cass I., Gynecol Oncol. 115(3):466-71, 12/2009
  • Effect of obesity on survival in epithelial ovarian cancer.  
    Pavelka JC, Brown RS, Karlan BY, Cass I, Leuchter RS, Lagasse LD, Li AJ, Cancer 107:1520-1524, 2006
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Current Evaluation and Management of Adenocarcinoma of the Uterus 
    Grand Rounds – Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • The Role of Tumor Markers and Evaluation of Current Treatment Methods 
    Grand Rounds – Cedars Sinai Medical Center
  • Oncology Nursing Seminar – An Overview on Gynecologic Oncology. 
    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Los Angeles, California.
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Research History

  • Co-InvestigatorThe Gilda Radner Hereditary Cancer Program (IRB #1080, 4049) Blood, Tissue and Clinical Data Collection for Cancer Research / Gynecologic Tissue and Clinical Database Core Facility “Gynecologic Tissue Bank”(IRB#0901)2003 - Present
  • Co-Investigator or Sub-InvestigatorMultiple phase II and phase III GOG sponsored and industry-sponsored gynecologic oncology research protocols including treatment for first-line and recurrent ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancers, and advanced endometrial cancers.2003 - Present
  • Principal InvestigatorA Randomized First Line Treatment Utilizing Intraperitoneal Platinum and Etoposide versus Intravenous Platinum and Cytoxan in Ovarian Cancer.1986 - Present

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