Hematology
Leonard Appleman, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Genitourinary Cancer Disease Center; Section Chief, Genitourinary Medical Oncology
Leonard J. Appleman, MD, PhD, is a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary malignancies, including prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. He directs the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Center at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, PA, where he leads clinical trials and provides expert care for patients with advanced disease. Dr. Appleman frequently treats conditions such as metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer, bone cancer,
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- New York University Grossman School of Medicine — M.D., 1995
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1995-1998
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1998-2001
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
- UPMC Shadyside
- Washington Hospital
- UPMC Passavant-McCandless
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice