Arthur S. Leon, Cardiologist
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Arthur S. Leon

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

Cook Hall 202 1900 University Aven Minneapolis Minnesota, 55455
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About

Arthur S. Leon, MD, MS, FACC, FACSM, has had an extremely impressive career that began in 1957 after receiving his medical degree University of Wisconsin Medical School. He then went on to complete his internship in 1958 at Henry Ford Hospital, and his residency in 1960 at the Lahey Clinic. While finishing school and establishing a career in medicine, Dr. Leon served the country as a Medical officer, US Army Reserve from 1957 to 1991; obtaining highest rank, Colonel MC. His list of accomplishments continue with his copious publications that include: about 200 articles in refereed professional journals, 50 book chapters, 126 published abstracts, and primary co-author or editor on 2 books. He has also been an active professor for many years at the University of Minnesota, teaching graduate students exercise science. Over the decades Dr. Leon has become a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine. His outstanding career is still thriving; he is the Chief cardiologist of the Heart Disease Prevention Clinic and Director of Laboratory of Physiological Hygiene and Exercise Science, in Minnesota.

Education and Training

University of Wisconsin Medical School

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 67 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor, Exercise Science, University of Minnesota -

Internships

  • Henry Ford Hospital; 1958

Fellowships

  • University of Miami; 1961

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Pain Society

Articles and Publications

  • Arthur S. Leon is the author of about 200 articles in refereed professional journals, about 50 book chapters, 126 published abstracts, and primary co-author or editor on 2 books.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and a Love for Gaining and Sharing Knowledge

Hobbies / Sports

  • Watching Basketball and Collecting Coins

Arthur S. Leon's Practice location

Cook Hall 202 1900 University Aven -
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
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