John Leppert
@johnleppert
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Urologist and scientist working to help patients with #kidneycancer, #prostatecancer, and #kidneystones at @stanfordurology @stanfordneph and @VAPaloAlto
Stanford, CA
Joined April 2009
Physicians have dealt with a 29% real decline in Medicare reimbursements over the past two decades, even as practice expenses (like staffing, equipment, and malpractice insurance) have risen faster than inflation This proposed cut is akin to telling a factory worker, โGreat job
HUGELY IMPORTANT Urology friends: https://t.co/pasJn3Og1C CMS is looking to cut procedural reimbursement by 2.5% on the presumption that we are becoming more efficient. Sign this petition.
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excited to start on editorial board @JUrology and fun to see it in print ! I hope to live up to the legacy of Dr Grayhack, my first urology mentor @NorthwesternMed. I'm always open to hear new ideas and research to champion ! @StanfordUrology @AmerUrological
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We are seeking a fellowship-trained endourologist to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor in the University Medical Line. Click below for details and to apply. https://t.co/UTOLrfJkJR
@StanfordMed
@jessiege_
@Belay_RE
@JayOgunk
@Ama_Ndumele
@sherry_lu5
@julianakim04
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๐ข Apply now for a joint award from #RisingTideFoundation and the KCA for "Early Detection and Diagnosis in #KidneyCancer"! ๐Award of up to $150K per project over 2 yrs. ๐Letters of Intent due October 15. ๐ Full details https://t.co/Cdp8z9WjOd
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Trump Is Shutting Down the War On Cancer https://t.co/3DgSftMbNU via @NYTimes
nytimes.com
Americaโs cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments.
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๐นMeet #ROSIE, our new AI that predicts spatial multi-protein expression straight from routine H&E images. Built on a large coโstaining dataset (>1k samples, 16M+ cells). It enables cell phenotyping & tissue structure insights w/o extra assays.
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Editorial by @gchertow: Embracing the Generational Opportunity to Improve the Care of Kidney Disease https://t.co/kfws4tNjuD (FREE) @StanfordNeph
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According to a #AUA25 Press Program abstract, among the 6 PFAS compounds analyzed in the study, county-level exposure to 5 individual PFAS chemicals was significantly associated with increased incidence of bladder cancer. Hear more from the author ๐ https://t.co/SwmiiCAcDR
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Backed by a $100M gift from Joan and Sandy Weill, UCSF and @StanfordMed @StanfordCancer are launching Weill Cancer Hub West, a $200M initiative in team science to accelerate cancer research and improve care over the next decade. https://t.co/4xTNCEmjBR
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A $100 million matching grant from the Weill Family Foundation is bringing together two leading cancer centers to launch the Weill Cancer Hub West โ an innovative collaboration among some of the...
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In Memory of Dr. Christopher Julian (Stanford Urology Resident, 1993โ1997) We are deeply saddened to share the news of the sudden passing of Dr. Christopher Julian on 6/29/25, a beloved member of our alumni community and former Stanford Urology resident from 1993 to 1997. Dr.
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Celebrating our 2025 graduating Chiefs and Fellows! We are so proud of you, and as your new journey begins, remember, you're always part of the Stanford Urology Family. @_AHerbertMD @steveranzhou @jessiege_ @Belay_RE @JayOgunk @Ama_Ndumele @sherry_lu5 @julianakim04
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Come by Poster 85 @AcademyHealth #ARM25 to discuss how an intervention to #deimplement #lowvaluecare among Veterans with #prostatecancer had different effects among various #healthcareproviders
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Veterans enrolled in high-veteran Medicare Advantage plans are more likely to have their surgical care costs shifted to the Veterans Health Administration instead of being covered by the MA plans. #ARM25 @AcademyHealth
https://t.co/hGUhSLEYRh
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congrats to @CamEAlexander and team !
๐จ PUBLICATION ALERT Our ๐ฅ hot-off the press ๐ฅ systematic review + meta-analysis (63 studies, >4000 patients) ๐ in @EurUrolFocus @EUplatinum with new insights into ULTRASOUND ๐for suspected #testiculartorsion ๐จโ๐ฆฑ Read full paper ๐ https://t.co/RZaoEJXK2q
#UroSoMe
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@SoerensenSimon delivers an informative podium presentation on PFAS exposure and urological cancer risk - with @johnleppert and @DrBenjaminChung there to show their support! @AmerUrological @StanfordMed
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Clinical associate professor and director of the โPegasus Physician Writersโ Jennifer Pien is drawn to the individual stories of patients. https://t.co/EHP8jkNGme
stanforddaily.com
Clinical associate professor and director of the โPegasus Physician Writersโ Jennifer Pien is drawn to the individual stories of patients.
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All new research grants have been frozen at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) โ an action apparently ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). https://t.co/8ji6SykWJf
nature.com
Nature - The National Science Foundation is the latest US agency to be disrupted by Elon Muskโs DOGE.
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Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, (@DrEnemchukwu) shares her thoughts on study data showing an underutilization of vaginal estrogen for GSM. @StanfordUrology
https://t.co/5NvCG0D5j7
urologytimes.com
โGiven the rates in epidemiologic studies and surveys showing that up to 70% of women are symptomatic, we were surprised to find that only 9% [filled] a prescription,โ says Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, MPH,...
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Due to current HHS and NIH restructuring, the information provided on https://t.co/pO2TYn5F4B is not being updated and may not be available in the future. Please refer to https://t.co/RZzp2G8pnV.
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As an Institute within NIH, NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most common, costly, and chronic conditions to improve health.
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