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Dr. Leonard Wudel, MD

Dr. Leonard Wudel, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

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.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

18101 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Wudel specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wudel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wudel

4.3

11 ratings, 3 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy Bentley – Aug 27, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Lynda Mandarino in Davidson NC – Oct 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Butch Butler in Boone, NC – Nov 15, 2016
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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

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Michigan

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1998
  • Vanderbilt University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
  • University Of Tennessee

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Disparate 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

Locations

Practice

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital18101 Lorain Ave Cleveland, OH 44111
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The MetroHealth System2500 Metrohealth Dr Cleveland, OH 44109
2
Regional Diagnostics LLC20455 Lorain Rd Cleveland, OH 44126
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’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

    America'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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Fairview Hospital

    18101 Lorain Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44111
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America'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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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 awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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