Leonardo Villegas, MD

Leonardo Villegas, MD

Surgical Oncology, General Surgery
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Medical Group
Ascension Medical Group
Gender
Male
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Languages Spoken
English

About

Dr. Villegas received his medical degree and trained in general surgery at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He initiated his U.S. surgical training at Harvard Medical School in Boston, and completed his general surgery training at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. He also completed a two-year hepatobiliary and surgical oncology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. At Duke University, he conducted research in robotic surgery. He utilizes his specialized training to ensure patients receive the least invasive procedure possible. Dr. Villegas is board-certified in general surgery and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology.

Education

Medical/Professional

  • University of Buenos Aries

Fellowship

  • Duke University Medical Center

Residency

  • University of Missouri Kansas City

Internship

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

Qualifications

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola

Certifications

  • The American Board of Surgery - General Surgery
Professional Statement
I utilize my specialized training to ensure patients receive the least invasive procedure possible.
- Leonardo Villegas, MD

Locations

Why Ascension
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