Dr. Leonardo R. Espinel Jr., MD | Culpeper, VA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Leonardo Espinel Jr. is a surgeon who earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his surgical residency training at Ochsner Medical Center and Tulane Affiliated Hospitals in the early 1990s. With four decades of experience in surgery, Dr. Espinel Jr. holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Espinel Jr. practices at several UVA Health locations throughout Virginia, including facilities in Culpeper and Haymarket, and maintains an affiliation with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, ventral hernias, and hiatal hernias. His surgical expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies to diagnose and treat digestive system issues. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.7

17 Ratings
40 years of experience
39 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus
8 written reviews
1 specialty
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Male

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Dr Espinel has an AMAZING bedside manner. He's great.

November 27th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Very impressed!

August 8th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Espinil was very knowledgeable and explained the procedure in such a way it was easy to understand

July 4th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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In the world of medicine today, Dr. Espinel and his staff are a rare find. They care about their patients and treat you like a person, not just a file that is going to bring them money. Dr. Espinel will spend all the time you need to answer your questions and acts immediately on things. He staff always returns call promptly and keeps you posted on things.

March 1st, 2016

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Doc took time to explain and made sure I understood the surgery and the after care.

February 18th, 2016

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Dr. Espinel is the best doctor that I've ever had. He is very knowledgeable and attentive. Dr. Espinel has a great bed side manner and is extremely caring. He listens to concerns and finds solutions to any problems that may arise. I came into the ER and he just happened to be the surgeon on call that night. I'm so thankful for that, as he saved my life. I could not have picked a better doctor myself. I have 100%, complete confidence in his skills and abilities. I would recommend him to everyone and anyone that wants the best care possible. He is tough and expects you to do your part in your recovery, but it is only for your good. He is a rare doctor (these days) that has your best interest in mind.

June 2nd, 2015

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Excellent surgeon, my son needed a hernia surgery, and all went very well. When my nephew needed a hernia surgery, I recommended Dr Espinel, and he also had a very sucessful operation and recovery. Great surgeon and he would be my first choice.

February 28th, 2013

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excellent physician and office staff. Very corteous and caring. Highly recommended

July 12th, 2010

UVA Health Surgical Care, part of Culpeper Medical Center

541 Sunset Ln Ste 103Culpeper, VA 22701

Tel: (540) 829-4440

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center

501 Sunset LnCulpeper, VA 22701

Tel: (540) 829-4100

Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center

15225 Heathcote BlvdHaymarket, VA 20169

Tel: (571) 284-1000

Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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UVA Health Outpatient Surgical Services, part of Culpeper Medical Center

541 Sunset Ln Ste 201Culpeper, VA 22701

Tel: (540) 829-0700

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Leonardo R Espinel Jr., MD	Dr. James W Denton, MD	Dr. Naghmeh Pirsaharkhizlangroudi, MD	Dr. Tiffany A Stoddard, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (17 Ratings)	3.7 (6 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	4.3 (12 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience		9 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Culpeper , VA	Culpeper , VA	Haymarket , VA	Culpeper , VA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine		Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine	Med School: Medical University of South Carolina
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Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus1997

Ochsner Medical Center - Main Campus1993

Tulane Affiliated Hospitals1992

Medical School

Tulane University School of MedicineGraduated in 1991

Loyola University New OrleansGraduated in 1986

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