Dr. Leonard Wudel, MD
Dr. Leonard Wudel, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wudel has extensive experience in Thoracic Surgical Procedures. He graduated from East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Fairview Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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18101 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111Make an Appointment
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- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wudel
| 5 star | 82% | 82% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 18% | 18% |
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How was your experience with Dr. Wudel?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wudel to family and friends is 4.2727275 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
To provide the most compassionate, complete, individualized and technologically advanced surgical care for thoracic disease(s).Thoracic Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Thoracic Oncology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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University Of Michigan
Fellowship Hospital, 2006University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Fellowship Hospital, 2006Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1998Vanderbilt University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1995East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1994University Of Tennessee
Undergraduate School, 1990
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Learn more about medical license public record checkDisparate outcomes in patients with colorectal cancer: effect of race on long-term survival., 2002 May
Hepatic cryoablation-induced multi-system injury: bioluminescent detection of NF-kappa B activation in a transgenic mouse model., 2002
Orthotopic Liver transplantation and hepatic resection: lessons learned from complimentary disciplines., 2002
Indications and limitations of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma, 2003
Biliary reconstruction is enhanced with a collagen-polyethylene glycol sealant., 2002 Jun.
Superior vena cava syndrome., 2001 Feb.
Bile duct injury following laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a cause for continued concern., 2001 Jun.
Prevention of gallstone formation in morbidly obese patients undergoing rapid weight loss: results of a randomized controlled pilot study., 2002 Jan.
Long-Term Detrimental Effect of Bile Duct Injury on Health Related Quality of Life, 2004
Multi-organ inflammation after hepatic cryoablation in BALB/c mice, 2003
The role of [18F] fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography imaging in the evaluation of hepatocellular carcinoma., 2003 Feb.
Modulation of endotoxin-induced NF-kappa B activation in lung and liver through TNF type 1 and IL-1 receptors., 2002 Dec.
Star Award, St. Thomas Hospital, 2011
Super Award-Outstanding Employee, University of Michigan Medical Center, 2004
Lloyd S. Rogers Award-Overall Best Research Presentation, The Association of VA Surgeons, 2002
The Joseph W. and Bonnie J. Graves Award, Vanderbilt University Department of Surgery, 2003
The Alfred Blalock Surgical Resident Award-Outstanding Research, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2004
Kenneth Jacobs Research Fellowship Award, Vanderbilt University Department of Surgery, 2000
House Staff Clinical Teaching Award, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2004
National Institutes of Health-Indvidual National Research Service Award, 2000
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family17% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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