Shannon Leu, MD
Cardiologist
Physician Profile
With a passion for prevention, Dr. Leu focuses on pairing the right treatment plan with necessary lifestyle changes to improve her patients’ quality of life. She works with her patients on nutrition, weight loss, smoking cessation, and how small changes can make a big difference in their heart health. Her areas of expertise are:
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Heart Disease Prevention
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Women’s Heart Disease
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Risk Factor Modification
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Cholesterol Management
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Cardiovascular Research
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Non-Invasive Cardiology
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General Cardiology
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Heart Disease
Specialties:
Cardiologist
An Internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine, Edison, NJ
1995 - 1999
Residency
Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY
1999 - 2002
Fellowship
Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY
2002 - 2005
Hospital Affiliation:
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Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
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Baptist Medical Center South
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Baptist Medical Center Beaches
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Heart Specialists
From the Doctor:
I know some patients are surprised when they meet me for the first time; my last name implies a different nationality and they are not used to seeing many female cardiologists. I like that I have a built in ice breaker.
I understand that no one wants to have a heart problem and no one wants to end up in a cardiologist’s office. My job as your doctor is to help you see what can be different and get you on the right path so hopefully you don’t have to return very often.
I am a wife and a mother to two beautiful girls. I love my family and enjoy every second I get to spend with them. My goal is to help my patients live their lives like they don’t have a heart condition and for them to be around to enjoy every second possible with their loved ones.