As a cardiac surgeon in Albuquerque, NM, Dr. Leah Mckinnon performs complex surgeries on the blood vessels & heart to correct damage caused by disease or injury.
Yes, Dr. Leah J. Mckinnon is accepting new patients at this office.
(505) 843-2592
502 Elm Nest, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Dr. Mckinnon has one office in New Mexico where she specializes in Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Mckinnon works with nine doctors including Dr. Brian Castlemain and Dr. Fernando Tondato.
Cardiovascular and heart disorders, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a large proportion of our own populace. Dr. Leah Mckinnon is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the surgical healing of these widespread heart problems in Albuquerque, NM. She may carry out treatments including surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, heart valve repair, heart transplant surgery, or coronary artery bypass.
As a general surgeon in New Mexico, Dr. Mckinnon performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Mckinnon may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Mckinnon may see patients in New Mexico for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Mckinnon may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Mckinnon, but only those who participate in Medicare.