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Christina Delacruz Leyson, MD

  • Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program
  • Program Director, Hepatology Fellowship
4.93 out of 5
Telehealth Provider

Conditions

  • Hepatitis C
  • Liver disease
  • Chronic liver disease
  • Acute liver failure
  • Abnormal liver enzymes
    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol-associated liver disease
    • Chronic hepatitis B
    • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease/MASLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/NAFLD)
    • Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis/MASH (Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis/NASH)
    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Primary biliary cholangitis
    • Primary sclerosing cholangitis
    • Wilson disease
    • Hereditary hemochromatosis
    • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
    • Portal hypertension
    • Liver disease in pregnancy
    • General disorders of upper and lower intestine
    • Hepatocellular carcinoma
    • Liver cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma

Procedures Performed

About

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Medicine

Training & Education

Degree

University of Santo Tomas, Metro Manila 1008, Philippines

Residency

Englewood Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, Englewood, N.J.

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Hepatology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Fla.

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology
American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.93 out of 5
18 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    July 21st 2025
    Great #1

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    July 16th 2025
    My care is always great

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    July 8th 2025
    Dr. Leyson always spends whatever time is needed, even though I know she is very busy. Always a pleasure to meet or speak with her.

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    June 10th 2025
    I was treated fairly and with compassion.

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    March 26th 2025
    Dr. Leyson did have posted a 45 min delayMy nurse Carla pointed it out I just said good ill go get some lunch. No matter how much time I spent there never bothers me.The Transplant Team doctors are there for me. That's what matters the most
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      March 17th 2025
      So professional, knowledgeable, caring and responsive
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      March 11th 2025
      The Transplant staff has always put the patient first, the staff is very caring, the patient is always first.
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      February 17th 2025
      Dr Leyson is a great doc with a super bedside manner.
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      February 11th 2025
      Dr. Leyson was great - made us feel welcome and seemed very interested. She was the best doctor I have ever seen!!!
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      January 10th 2025
      I have been included in every problem or issue I have had come up
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      January 6th 2025
      Dr. Leyson is the best!! She has helped me thru this difficult time with the upmost professionalism and care.
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      December 30th 2024
      This is the best clinic overall. My Doctor shows real concern. She is engaged with me and my husband. She is kind and compassionate.
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      December 24th 2024
      Christina has always been very professional and concerned about my health and care.
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      December 23rd 2024
      Dr. Leyson is excellent and she has wonderful bedside manner. She seems to really care about her patients.
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      December 16th 2024
      Dr. Leyson is WONDERFUL. I would trust her with my life. She is also VERY courteous, respectful, and knowledgeable.
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      December 10th 2024
      Very thorough, prepared, caring, and took ownership with my issue.
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      November 27th 2024
      Excellent!
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      November 25th 2024
      Dr. Leyson is a great asset to UKMC -very informative and kind