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1 Rating with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Leah Candell is a surgeon who specializes in comprehensive surgical care with 18 years of experience in the field. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Highland Hospital. Her surgical expertise focuses on complex cases requiring specialized intervention and comprehensive treatment approaches.
Dr. Candell practices at multiple locations including San Leandro, Stanford, and Palo Alto, California, with hospital affiliations at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. She treats patients with breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. Her procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, surgical pathology, and comprehensive metabolic panels to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Candell practices at multiple locations including San Leandro, Stanford, and Palo Alto, California, with hospital affiliations at Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus. She treats patients with breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. Her procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, surgical pathology, and comprehensive metabolic panels to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- 18 years of experience
- Highland Hospital
- 1 written review
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Leah Clare Candell has 4 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 18 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 22 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| San Leandro , CA | Fairfield , CA | Palo Alto , CA | Palo Alto , CA |
| Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo | Med School: Medical University Of Plovdiv Faculty Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leah Clare Candell
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Leah Clare Candell has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Dr. Leah Clare Candell holds an expired medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Highland Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES DAVID GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2009 and David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2008.
NPI Number
Dr. Candell's NPI number is 1003141581.
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- Dr. Leah Candell has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Leah Candell's office located?
- Dr. Leah Candell's office is located at 2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA, 94577.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Leah Candell affiliated with?
- Dr. Leah Candell is affiliated with Stanford Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center, Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Pediatrics, and Stanford Hospital.
- Does Dr. Leah Candell accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Leah Candell accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Is Dr. Leah Candell accepting new patients?
- Dr. Leah Candell has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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