About Dr. Rene Leon, MD
Education
- Undergraduate
- University of Miami - Miami, Florida
BS, 1985
- University of Miami - Miami, Florida
- Graduate
- Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Mexico - M.D. 1989
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY 1989-1990 - Internship: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Internal Medicine, 1989-1990 - Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas
Internal Medicine, 1991-1993 - Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
Allergy and Immunology, 1993-1995
- Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Mexico - M.D. 1989
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, 8/94
- Diplomate, American Board of Allergy & Immunology, 10/95
- Recertified, American Board of Allergy & Immunology, December 2005
- Maintenance of Certification Participant - American Board of Allergy and Immunology; 2010, 2011
- Emergency Room Management of Asthma: Compliance with NHLBI Guideline
Abstract presented at American Academy of Allergy and Immunology, 3/94 - Methotexate in Moderate Asthmatic Adults
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Texas
- Pulmonary & Allergy Associates of the Metroplex
1995 - Feb. 2000
3600 William D. Tate Avenue, Suite 100
Grapevine, TX 76051 - Practice name change: Texas Regional Asthma & Allergy Center
Feb. 2000 - present
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
- American Professional Practice Association
- Tarrant County Medical Society
- Texas Allergy & Immunology Society
- Texas Medical Association
- Texas Monthly Magazine, Super Doctors 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
- Clinical Associate Professor of Allergy & Immunology
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas - AD HOC Committee for the North Texas Chapter of Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America
- Recipient of the 1994 Foundation for Fellows in Asthma Research Grant for:
The study of Methotrexate in Moderate Asthmatic Adults - Board of Directors Texas Allergy and Immunology Society - 1998-2000
- Outstanding Teacher Award in Allergy & Immunology - May 31, 2001
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas - Super Doctors 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 - Texas Monthly Magazine
- Meeting Director - First and Second Allergy and Asthma Update for the Texas Allergy and Immunology Society
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas 1997/1998 - Section Chairman - The TAIS/TMA, Dallas, Texas 1999
- F.M.G.E.M.S. - Part I, July 1987
- F.M.G.E.M.S. - Part II, January 1989
- FLEX - Part I & II, June 1990
- Spanish
Patient Education Resources
Are inhaled corticosteroids safe to use for my asthma?
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are a type of medication that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions. They are considered safe because they are delivered directly to the lungs...
How do biologics work to treat my eczema?
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
Biologics are a class of medications that can be used to treat eczema, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation and itching. Biologics work by targeting specific parts of the immune syst...
How does bronchial thermoplasty work to treat asthma?
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Thermoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat to reduce the smooth muscle in the airways, which can help to open up the airways and make it easier to breathe. The procedure is typicall...
Is there really a hypoallergenic dog species?
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
The term "hypoallergenic" is often used to describe dogs that are less likely to cause an allergic reaction in people. However, there is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic dog, as ...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...