What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.98
Average wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
4.86
“I was very impressed with Dr. Miranda. He was very professional and more concerned with taking appropriate health action than scheduling a surgery. I highly recommend him. His staff is also extremely efficient & helpful. ”
APMore than 1 year ago
“Thank you so very much Dr. Miranda. Dr. Miranda es un Doctor my especialisado en lo que hace y una gran persona, lo recomendo a todo aqui que necesite un doctor de sirugia en el seno. ”
NRMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Leonidas Miranda
Leonidas Miranda, MD, is a board certified general surgeon who has been practicing medicine for 31 years. He received his medical degree from the University of Guayaquil in Guayaquil, Ecuador and completed his residency in General Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, Ohio. He then completed 5 successful years as an assistant professor of Surgery at Texas Tech University before coming to Houston in 2009. Dr. Miranda is also a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
He specializes in a wide variety of procedures, including hernias, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal problems, tumors of the skin/soft tissues, and placement of venous access ports for chemotherapy. In addition to general surgery, he has a clinical expertise and special focus in the management of benign and malignant breast diseases.
Dr. Miranda is greatly involved in all aspects of managing surgical procedures – focusing on the management of his patients from the preoperative visit, to the maintenance of pain control and nutrition postoperatively. He is a compassionate physician who constantly coordinates with referring physicians and specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and plastic surgeons to ensure the utmost care for his patients.
He provides safe and modern techniques for his patients by using state of the art surgical breast procedures, such as breast conservation with oncoplastic surgery and lymphedema prevention techniques for the surgical treatment of breast cancer. Additionally, Dr. Miranda has special training in wound care, which allows him to be very meticulous when it comes to plastic surgery techniques for skin closure resulting in minimal or no visible scars.
Dr. Miranda grew up in Ecuador as the oldest child of four and comes from a family with many physicians.
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Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Universidad de Guayaquil Facultad de Ciencias Médicas
- Cleveland Clinic, Fairview Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
- Maimonides Medical Center (Internship)
Professional memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society of Breast Surgeons
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
- Hispanic American Medical Association of Houston
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1376673244
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.98
Wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
4.86
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It was good. Very helpful and doctor explained everything very well. Thank you.
More than 1 year agoNR
It was great, I got what I needed what other doctors weren't able to tell me.
More than 1 year agoRR
Great- very nice, professional & informative
More than 1 year agoAJ
Great visit w/ alot of information.
More than 1 year agoCW
I was very impressed with Dr. Miranda. He was very professional and more concerned with taking appropriate health action than scheduling a surgery. I highly recommend him. His staff is also extremely efficient & helpful.
More than 1 year agoAP
Allways good w/Dr. Miranda
More than 1 year agoNW
Thank you so very much Dr. Miranda. Dr. Miranda es un Doctor my especialisado en lo que hace y una gran persona, lo recomendo a todo aqui que necesite un doctor de sirugia en el seno.
More than 1 year agoNR
Everything excellent!
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Which hospital is Dr. Leonidas Miranda affiliated with?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda is affiliated with Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Leonidas Miranda work with?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda works with Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast.
Where is Dr. Leonidas Miranda's office located?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda's office is located at 18220 State Hwy 249, Houston, TX 77070.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leonidas Miranda have?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Leonidas Miranda?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Leonidas Miranda on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Leonidas Miranda speak?
Dr. Leonidas Miranda speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Leonidas Miranda in reviews?
44 patients have reviewed Dr. Leonidas Miranda. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.98/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.36/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.