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Address
HCA HealthONE Cardiac and Thoracic Surgical Specialists - Aurora
1444 S. Potomac St. ,#200
Aurora, CO 80012
About Leonard Lapkin, MD
Biography
Leonard Lapkin, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 30 years of experience delivering exceptional care in both cardiac and thoracic surgery. Known for his technical precision and calm leadership in complex cases, Dr. Lapkin specializes in a wide spectrum of complex surgical procedures for non-cardiac, benign and malignant diseases of the chest.
“His skill, judgment and compassion were evident in all his interactions with us. He is a consu
“His skill, judgment and compassion were evident in all his interactions with us. He is a consu
Care Philosophy
Surgery is both science and teamwork. My commitment is to deliver the safest, most effective care possible guided by preparation, adaptability and respect for every patient. Each case is a partnership built on trust, skill and the shared goal of restoring health and hope.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Adenocarcinoma
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Aortic Root Surgery
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Carcinoid Tumors
- Cardiac (Procedural) - Transcatheter Valve
- Chest Wall Resection and Reconstruction
- Convergent Maze for Atrial Fibrillation
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Esophageal Cancer
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastrointestinal And Biliary Perforation
- Heart valve repair
- Hernia Repair - Hiatal/ Gerd
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Nodules
- Mediastinal Disorders
- Mesothelioma
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Other Procedures - Trachea
- Other Transcatheter Cardiac Procedure
- Other Transcatheter Vascular Procedure
- Peripheral Arterial Grafting
- Pleural Effusion
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Thoracic Surgery - Tumor Removal - Chest Wall
- Thymus Cancer
- Tricuspid Valve Repair and Replacement
- Tumor Removal - Chest Wall
- Valve Repair
- Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
- Venous/Arterial Grafting
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
Affiliations
- HCA HealthONE Aurora
Credentials and Education
University of Southern California
Fellowship
University of Illinois
Medical School
University of Southern California, University of Illinois
Residency
Duke University
Undergraduate
Duke University
Undergraduate
University of Illinois
Medical School
University of Southern California, University of Illinois
Residency
University of Southern California
Fellowship