Leslie A. Saxon, M.D.

Leslie Saxon, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias in patients with congestive heart failure.

She was recruited from UC San Francisco, where she was director of the electrophysiology laboratory and implantable device services.

In addition to using state-of-the-art resynchronization devices, such as modified pacemakers and implantable defibrillators, in patients with arrhythmias, or irregular heart rhythm disorders, she also collaborates with medical device companies to evaluate the latest interventional gadgets for patients with difficult-to-treat heart failure.

Saxon also performs radiofrequency ablation procedures. In these procedures, the physician applies radiofrequency energy, or heating energy, through an electrode at the tip of a catheter to remove a small area of heart tissue.

Education
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine, 1985

Internships
St. Luke's Hospital, 1985 - 1986

Residencies
St. Luke's Hospital, 1986 - 1988

Fellowships
UCLA Medical Center, 1990 - 1991
St. Luke's Medical Center, 1988 - 1990

Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine, 1988
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 1993

Language Abilities
French, Spanish

Clinical Interests
Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease