Dr. Jorge Leiva, MD, Houston, TX | Surgeon

About Dr. Jorge Leiva

"Understanding that each patient is unique, I strive to listen to their concerns and fears and support them through their health care journey from diagnosis to recovery. I am dedicated to providing detailed preoperative education, meticulous surgical technique , and attentive postoperative follow up to ensure optimal." Dr. Jorge I. Leiva received his medical degree from Autonomous University of San Luis Potosi Faculty of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine internship at Central Texas Medical Foundation at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas and his General Surgery diploma at Christus Saint Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. Leiva has been in practice for more than 20 years and has expertise in treating bariatric surgery, upper gi endoscopy, surgical removal of colon, among other conditions.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Groin hernia surgery

Gallbladder removal

Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine

Groin hernia surgery

Gallbladder removal

Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine

Office location

Houston Methodist Department of Surgery

13300 Hargrave Rd, Ste 230, Houston, TX 77070

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Education and background

Practice names

Houston Methodist Department of Surgery

Hospital affiliations

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Central building UASLP, Doctor of Medicine
Central Texas Medical Foundation at Brackenridge Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Christus St. Joseph, Residency in General Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1538141247

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Which hospital is Dr. Jorge Leiva affiliated with?

Dr. Jorge Leiva is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, and Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Jorge Leiva work with?

Dr. Jorge Leiva works with Houston Methodist Department of Surgery.

Where is Dr. Jorge Leiva's office located?

Dr. Jorge Leiva's office is located at 13300 Hargrave Rd, Houston, TX 77070.

Which board certifications does Dr. Jorge Leiva have?

Dr. Jorge Leiva is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jorge Leiva?

Dr. Jorge Leiva frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jorge Leiva on their profile.