Monika J. Leja, M.D.
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Monika J. Leja, M.D.
Instructor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Attending Physician, Department of Cardiology
The Methodist Hospital
E-mail: mleja@tmhs.org
Phone: 713-441-4120
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Education
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B.S.
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University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology)
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M.D.
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Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, Il.
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Postdoctoral Training
Internal Medicine Residency, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Cardiovascular Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cardiovascular Imaging, Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center, The Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
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Biography
Dr. Leja received several honors and awards during her formal education and training, including a Summer Research Grant from Loyola University, and a Clinical Research Elective from the Baylor College of Medicine. While at the University of Michigan, she received the William J. Branstrom Prize for Outstanding Achievement and the prestigious Alumni Scholarship Award.
After completing her postdoctoral training, Dr. Leja joined The Methodist Hospital as an Attending Physician in Cardiology in 2008.
Description of Research
Dr. Leja´s research centers on the development and testing of novel cardiovascular imaging techniques. Recent studies have employed negatively charged liposomal-Technetium and SPECT-CT.
Major Areas of Research
Cardiovascular imaging, SPECT, CT, Echocardiography.
