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Dr. Peter Leff, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Dr. Peter Leff, MD
4.4 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Leff, MD

General Surgery* Age 62
Meriden, CT
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Leff, MD is a General Surgeon in Meriden, CT.
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Dr. Leff graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989 and completed a residency at New Rochelle Medical Center.Dr. Peter Leff, MD is a General Surgeon in Meriden, CT and has 35 years experience. Dr. Leff currently practices at Hartford HealthCare Medical Group and are affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus, Hartford Hospital and Midstate Medical Center. At present, Dr. Leff received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Leff's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Leff is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    455 Lewis Ave Ste 216, Meriden, CT 06451
  2. 2 Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
    61 Pomeroy Ave # A, Meriden, CT 06450

Experience and Background Check

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Second-Degree Burns
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Skin Grafts
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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4.4
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May 28, 2024
He put in my pacemaker, he was very friendly,made sure I was going to be ok,and I am
Andrea Colon — May 28, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Peter Leff, MD is a general surgeon in Meriden, CT and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989. He specializes in General Surgery and Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • NEW YORK Medical College
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New Rochelle Medical Center
    1990
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New Rochelle Medical Center
    1994
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Leff, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Leff's profile.

Dr. Peter Leff, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus, The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus, Hartford Hospital and Midstate Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Leff, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine.

Dr. Leff has over 35 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus

    81 Meriden Ave, Southington, CT

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT

  • Midstate Medical Center

    435 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT

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