Hematology

Leyla Shune, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Kansas City, KS

Dr. Leyla O. Shune, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist specializing in hematologic malignancies at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Westwood, KS. She focuses on treating conditions such as multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, lymphoproliferative disorders, and amyloidosis. Her expertise extends to bone marrow transplantation, including umbilical cord blood transplantation, allogeneic stem cell transplantation, and h

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Hematology (ABIM)
Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy, 2014)
Fellowship: University of Minnesota (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2013)
Residency: University of Minnesota (Internal Medicine, 2010)
Medical School: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine (MD, 2004)

Years in Practice

22+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2024
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Kansas City Magazine — Top Doctor
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Hematology & Oncology

Conditions & Treatments

Hematologic MalignanciesLeukemiaLymphomaMultiple Myeloma

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Kansas Hospital
Belton Regional Medical Center
University of Kansas Cancer Center

Languages

English, Swahili, Turkish, Somali

Conditions Dr. Shune treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shune accept Aetna insurance?

Leyla Shune's public profile lists Aetna, CareFirst, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shune practice?

Leyla Shune practices in Kansas City, KS with hospital affiliations including University of Kansas Hospital, Belton Regional Medical Center, and University of Kansas Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Shune specialize in?

Leyla Shune is a board-certified hematology specialist with focus areas in Hematology & Oncology.

How long has Dr. Shune been practicing?

Leyla Shune has 22+ years of clinical experience in hematology.

What is Dr. Shune's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy, 2014); Fellowship: University of Minnesota (Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2013); Residency: University of Minnesota (Internal Medicine, 2010).