Lewis Z. Leng
About Lewis Z. Leng
Lewis Z. Leng serves as the Medical Director of the Neuro-Oncology Program of Distinction and has extensive experience as a neurosurgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds positions at California Pacific Medical Center, Sutter West Bay Medical Group, and Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and has a background in neurosurgery residency at notable institutions.
Work at Sutter Health
Lewis Z. Leng serves as the Medical Director of the Neuro-Oncology Program of Distinction at Sutter Health since 2022. He has held this position for two years, focusing on advancing neuro-oncology practices in Northern California. Additionally, he has worked as a Neurosurgeon at Sutter Health since 2013, accumulating 11 years of experience in this role. He also serves as the Department Head of Neurosurgery at Sutter West Bay Medical Group, a position he has held since 2019.
Current Positions in Neurosurgery
In addition to his roles at Sutter Health, Lewis Z. Leng is the Chair of Neurosciences at California Pacific Medical Center, a position he has held since 2023. He has been a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth since 2016, contributing to the education of medical students and residents in the field of neurosurgery.
Previous Experience in Neurosurgery
Lewis Z. Leng completed his residency in neurosurgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital from 2006 to 2013. He also trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center during the same period, gaining extensive experience in neurosurgical techniques and patient care.
Education and Expertise
Lewis Z. Leng earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of California, Berkeley. He furthered his education by obtaining a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the University of Pennsylvania. His educational background supports his expertise in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology.