Candice M. Leach

Candice M. Leach, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery within the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery through UR Medicine's clinical network, maintaining active patient care appointments at Brighton and Sawgrass facilities while holding dual board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

Her academic training pathway includes:

• MD from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health (2009)
• General Surgery Internship at Loyola University Medical Center (2014-2015) and Naval Medical Center (2009-2010)
• General Surgery Residency at University of Vermont Medical Center (2015-2019)
• Plastic Surgery Fellowship at Lahey Clinic Medical Center-GME (2019-2022)
• Microsurgery Fellowship at University of Kansas Medical Center (2022-2023)

Dr. Leach's clinical and research focus centers on advanced reconstructive techniques requiring microvascular precision, with particular emphasis on complex tissue transfer and functional restoration. Her surgical expertise bridges craniofacial reconstruction, breast reconstruction, and extremity salvage procedures, reflecting the integrated nature of modern plastic surgery practice within academic medical centers.

As part of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (over 900 specialists) and Accountable Health Partners network (2,000+ physicians), she contributes to regional surgical care delivery while maintaining active academic appointment status through the School of Medicine and Dentistry.