Cynthia Leung, MD

Dr. Leung is very proactive in providing information and what steps I need to take for my health. I needed quick medical advice in spite of having very busy schedule for weeks she was able to squeeze me in with next day appointment. I would definitely recommend her.

Dr. Cynthia Leung made me feel safe, informed and proactive about my health. She answered every question I had and helped me stay relaxed throughout my procedure. Please know I am someone who usually hates hospitals, but in Dr. Leung’s care I felt safe, informed and the procedure went very smoothly even after I forgot to drink enough water the night before./ Without a doubt I would recommend Dr. Leung and will be returning to her every 5 – 10 years for my GI check up./ It is such a relief to know there are Doctors like Dr. Cynthia Leung practicing today.

Dr. Leung recently performed an upper endoscopy examination on me, and did an amazing job for a several reasons (1) Explained very clearly what the risks and benefits of the procedure were, as well as exactly what was involved and what she was going to do during the procedure, while in her offices a few weeks before so I could make an informed decision. (2) Once at the facility for the endoscopy, she re-​explained what she was about to do, JUST before she did it during the procedure. (3) Her and the nurse did a very good job of executing my desire to remain «present» and awake during the endoscopy, while just taking enough of the edge off with sedation — from what I can tell, that can obviously make the doctor’s job a bit harder (the patient can move, gag, etc.). (4) She explained what we were seeing on the screen (they gave me a screen I could view that would be in my line of vision), and what I might or might not feel just before and as she was performing different maneuvers with the scope. Of course, the team there will obviously do heavier sedation if you don’t want to be «fairly awake» and present (most people elect for more sedation). (5) She was very confident and comforting during the procedure, which makes a big difference when under light sedation («We are about 80% done now, just a few more minutes, you are doing just fine», etc.). (6) For the practice she is in, the endoscopy procedures are performed at Atherton Endoscopy Center, which is a very nice, immaculately clean facility. And the staff were very nice, and did a great job soothing patients that might be nervous about the various exams. I thought I was at the 4 seasons when they brought me a pre-​warmed blanket when I first laid back on the gurney while the nurse verified my medical information. (7) The team of nurses there are very attentive to detail… I had a bit of a wait to go in, and one of the nurses asked how I was doing. I mentioned I was a bit thirsty (you can’t have water before an endoscopy), but other than that fine. Once I was wheeled out, she asked how I felt and if I wanted some water. Wow!
Just a side note — because I went for very light sedation, I watched a random procedure video on youtube beforehand. If you decide for very light sedation, I suggest you do this, so you aren’t unnecessarily alarmed by what you may see or feel. The stomach isn’t very «pretty», so you may want to know that before seeing your own! If you are squeamish or «don’t want to know all the details» you may obviously may not want to watch any videos before, and I am sure they could remove the patient’s screen if you don’t want to see/​know.

Outstanding doctor. Dr Leung was super patient, warm, comforting, and explained everything thoroughly. I highly recommend her if you are in need of a GI specialist.