Ryan Leahy, MD, MA
Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Pediatrics-Cardiology
Medical School
- MD, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine (2002)
Undergraduate School
- BA, DePauw University (IN) (1997)
Internship
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago (2003)
Residency
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Pediatrics (2005)
Fellowships
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Pediatric Cardiology (2008)
Languages
EnglishDepartment
Pediatrics-CardiologyProfessional Titles
- Interventional Cardiology
- Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Recognitions
- Norton Children's Hospital Physician of the 1st and 2nd Quarter, Norton Children's Hospital (2012)
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Wright State University (2002)
- Edwin Roberts, MD Memorial Scholarship, Wright State University (2002)
- Wright State University College of Medicine Scholarship, Wright State University (2000)
- W.A and M.B Scholarship, Wright State University (1999)
Publications
- Mejia E, Leahy RA, Zablah JE, Morgan GJ. Using a customized telescoped stent complex in the percutaneous treatment of a residual superior sinus venosus defect. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2024 Nov;104(5):999-1002. PubMed PMID: 39146514
- Mejia E, Soszyn N, Morgan GJ, Leahy RA. Radiofrequency Perforation of an Atretic Pulmonary Valve with a Modified Coronary Wire and Electrocautery Pencil. Pediatr Cardiol. 2024 Oct;45(7):1607-1609. PubMed PMID: 37606651
- Malone LJ, Browne LP, Morgan GJ, Lovell MA, Campbell DN, Jaggers JJ, Leahy RA, Mitchell MB, Mong DA, Weinman JP, Zablah JE, Stone ML. Computed Tomographic Angiography Provides Reliable Coronary Artery Evaluation in Infants With Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Autumn;36(3):336-344. PubMed PMID: 36244628
- Mejia E, Soszyn N, Morgan GJ, Leahy RA. Radiofrequency Perforation of an Atretic Pulmonary Valve with a Modified Coronary Wire and Electrocautery Pencil. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Aug 22. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 37606651
- Mejia E, Cummer E, Morgan GJ, Buckvold S, Mitchell M, Leahy RA, Zablah JE. Percutaneous VA-ECMO from Cannulation to Decannulation: Novel Use of a Vascular Closure Device in Pediatrics. Pediatr Cardiol. 2023 Oct;44(7):1623-1628. PubMed PMID: 37418147
- Soszyn N, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. The novel use of an advanced thrombectomy system to manage a complex pericardial effusion associated with kaposiform lymphangiomatosis. Cardiol Young. 2023 Sep;33(9):1760-1762. PubMed PMID: 36999364
- Malone LJ, Browne LP, Morgan GJ, Lovell MA, Campbell DN, Jaggers JJ, Leahy RA, Mitchell MB, Mong DA, Weinman JP, Zablah JE, Stone ML. Computed Tomographic Angiography Provides Reliable Coronary Artery Evaluation in Infants With Pulmonary Atresia Intact Ventricular Septum. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022 Oct 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36244628
- Browne LP, Fujiwara T, Leahy RA, Friesen RM, Barker AJ. 4D flow MRI quantification and surveillance of veno-venous collateralization. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2022 Sep 10;23(10):e466. PubMed PMID: 35762621
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Implementation of virtual reality for patient distraction during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation. Cardiol Young. 2022 Feb;32(2):323-327. PubMed PMID: 34304747
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Randall J, Zablah JE. Baseline intracardiac echocardiography predicts haemodynamic changes and Doppler velocity patterns during follow-up after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Cardiol Young. 2022 Mar;32(3):444-450. PubMed PMID: 34140059
- O'Callaghan B, Zablah J, Leahy R, Shorofsky M, Kay J, Morgan G. Contrast-free percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement: a safe approach for valve-in-valve procedures. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2021 Jun;17(2):200-209. PubMed PMID: 34400923
- Persson J, Shorofsky M, Leahy R, Friesen R, Khanna A, Cole L, Kim JS. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction due to Acute Thrombosis in an Adolescent With COVID-19. Pediatrics. 2021 Aug;148(2). PubMed PMID: 34035074
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Novel Minimal Radiation Approach for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Apr;42(4):926-933. PubMed PMID: 33590323
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Zablah JE. Coronary compression testing by balloon interrogation during pulmonary valve implantation: room for doubt?. Cardiol Young. 2021 Sep;31(9):1419-1425. PubMed PMID: 33563357
- O'Callaghan B, Zablah J, Leahy R, Shorofsky M, Kay J, Morgan G. Contrast-free percutaneous pulmonary valve replacement: a safe approach for valve-in-valve procedures. Postepy Kardiol Interwencyjnej. 2021 Jun;17(2):200-209. PubMed PMID: 34400923
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Implementation of virtual reality for patient distraction during diagnostic cardiac catheterisation. Cardiol Young. 2021 Jul 26;:1-5. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34304747
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Randall J, Zablah JE. Baseline intracardiac echocardiography predicts haemodynamic changes and Doppler velocity patterns during follow-up after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation. Cardiol Young. 2021 Jun 18;:1-7. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 34140059
- Persson J, Shorofsky M, Leahy R, Friesen R, Khanna A, Cole L, Kim JS. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction due to Acute Thrombosis in an Adolescent With COVID-19. Pediatrics. 2021 Aug;148(2). PubMed PMID: 34035074
- Zablah JE, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Morgan GJ. Novel Minimal Radiation Approach for Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation. Pediatr Cardiol. 2021 Apr;42(4):926-933. PubMed PMID: 33590323
- Morgan GJ, Rodriguez SA, Leahy R, Zablah JE. Coronary compression testing by balloon interrogation during pulmonary valve implantation: room for doubt?. Cardiol Young. 2021 Sep;31(9):1419-1425. PubMed PMID: 33563357
- Leahy, R. New Murmur and a Rash in Challenging Cases in Pediatric Cardiology. W. Robert Morrow ed. AAP. ISBN: 978-58110-318-2. 2020.
- Goldstein, BH, Bergersen L, Armstrong, AK, Boe, BA, El-Said, H, Porras, D, Shahanavaz, S, Leahy RA et al. Adverse Events, Radiation Exposure, and Reinterventions Following Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement. J Am Coll Cardiol 2020:75:363-76.
Professional Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha, Member
- American College of Cardiology, Member
- American Heart Association, Member
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, Member
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Member
- American Medical Association, Member
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties- Pediatric Cardiology, Board Certification
- Pediatrics, Board Certification
- Pediatric Interventional Cardiology, Specialized Training (0001)
- Heart and Circulation - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart and Circulation
- Heart and Circulation - Congenital Heart Disease
- Heart and Circulation - Interventional Cardiology
Clinical Interests
Minimally invasive approach to treatment of complex congenital heart disease through catheter based therapies.
Care Philosophy
Candid and compassionate treatment of children and adults with congenital heart disease. Partnering with patients and families to develop an optimal treatment strategy for their complex medical needs.
Minimally invasive approach to treatment of complex congenital heart disease through catheter based therapies.
Care Philosophy
Candid and compassionate treatment of children and adults with congenital heart disease. Partnering with patients and families to develop an optimal treatment strategy for their complex medical needs.
Public Speaking
Yes
Interventional catheterization for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.
Yes
Interventional catheterization for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.