Rachelle Leong, MD, Joins Barnabas Health Medical Group

Rachelle Leong, MD, a fellowship-trained physician specializing in breast surgery, recently joined the medical staff of Barnabas Health Medical Group (BHMG), a multispecialty practice affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health. Dr. Leong will treat patients at both Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville and Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, also RWJBarnabas Health facilities. Her offices are located at One Clara Maass Drive in Belleville and 377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 220 in Jersey City.

Dr. Leong will provide comprehensive breast care as well as medical and surgical expertise to patients. Her decision to specialize in breast care is rooted in her compassion for cancer patients, as well as her personal history of supporting family members diagnosed with the disease.

“I’ve been on the family and patient side, and I’ve been on the medical care side in these situations. I like the relationship that cancer doctors share with their patients,” said Dr. Leong. “Breast surgery is the perfect mix of surgery, medical and personal care.”

“I’m looking forward to working with the multi-disciplinary team at both Clara Maass and Jersey City, and interacting with the patient population; they are so engaged with their physicians. I hope my patients will feel like they are part of a team who is fighting to keep them healthy,” said Dr. Leong. “I want them to feel supported and comforted and get state-of-the-art surgical care.”

Dr. Leong earned a medical degree New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. after earning a bachelor of art’s degree and Magna Cum Laude honors from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Mass. She completed a residency in general surgery at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine at Hofstra University in Manhasset, N.Y. (formerly North Shore-LIJ Health System) and served her final year of residency as Administrative Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor. She completed her fellowship at The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center and St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center/Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Leong is a member of the American Medical Association and the Medical Society of the State of New York, and a candidate member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. She is fluent in Cantonese.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Leong at either her Belleville or Jersey City offices, please call 973-844-4161. For further information about the Barnabas Health Medical Group, please visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.

About Barnabas Health Medical Group
Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources throughout RWJBarnabas Health, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence. For more information, visit www.BarnabasHealthMedicalGroup.org.