Associate Professor at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, United States.
Dr. Anna M. Leung is a board-certified surgical oncologist and associate professor at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine. With a clinical focus on hepatobiliary and colorectal cancers, she brings extensive experience in academic surgery, research mentorship, and surgical education. Dr. Leung is known for her dedication to improving multidisciplinary cancer care and surgical outcomes, and she plays an integral role in several quality and leadership committees at the Los Angeles Medical Center.
Publication Profile
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Education
- B.S. in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2000
- M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, 2004
- Internship & Residency, General Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 2004–2011
- General Surgery Research Fellowship, Medical College of Virginia, 2007–2009
- Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship, Chief Administrative Fellow, John Wayne Cancer Institute, 2011–2013
Professional Experience
Dr. Leung currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Science at the Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine. Prior to this, she held academic appointments as an Assistant Professor of Surgery at both Penn State College of Medicine and the John Wayne Cancer Institute.
She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery in both General Surgery (2012) and Complex Surgical Oncology (2015). Her clinical roles have included membership and leadership in multidisciplinary tumor boards, cancer committees, and perioperative efficiency initiatives at major medical centers. She actively contributes to clinical teaching, supervising surgical residents, medical students, and postdoctoral trainees across several institutions including Cedars-Sinai, Penn State Hershey, and Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles.
Research Interest
Dr. Leung’s research focuses on surgical management of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies, health outcomes in complex surgical oncology, and clinical care models to improve efficiency and patient access. She has mentored multiple residents in research and has received several awards for her scientific contributions in surgical oncology.
Certifications
- Board Certified in General Surgery (2012)
- Board Certified in Complex General Surgical Oncology (2015)
- Licensed in California (2011–Present)
Selected Honors and Awards
- John Winkley Teaching Award (2020)
- Department of Surgery Best Teacher Award
- Performance Excellence Award, Kaiser LAMC (2018)
- ASCO GI Merit Award (2012)
- Multiple research awards from Virginia Surgical Society and Department of Surgery, VCU
Top Noted Publication
- Outcomes of Simultaneous Versus Staged Resection for Stage IV Colorectal Cancer with Synchronous Liver Metastases
Kim HH, Nguyen NH, Yang CJ, Leung AM, Attaluri V.
American Surgeon, 2024.
Conclusion
Dr. Anna Leung stands out as a clinically active, research-engaged surgical oncologist with a commendable track record in academic surgery, patient outcomes research, and surgical education. Her contributions span not only scholarly work but also mentorship, quality improvement, and healthcare leadership—hallmarks of an outstanding academic clinician.