Maria C.B. de Leon

Maria C.B. de Leon, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope, specializing in gynecologic oncology. She practices in Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Mission Hills community sites.

• Education: A.S. in Biology (Evergreen Valley College), B.S. in Biochemistry (UC Davis), M.D. (UCLA)
• Training: Residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Indiana University

Her research focuses on gynecologic cancers, with emphasis on endometrial cancer screening techniques, robotic surgery outcomes, and immunotherapy applications. She has authored multiple publications and serves on the Statistics Subcommittee of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network.

Scientific awards include:

• Indiana University Simon Cancer Travel Award
• Outstanding Graduating Resident with Laparoscopic Skills
• Multiple Letters of Distinction and Academic Honors

Professional memberships:

• Society of Gynecologic Oncology
• American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine