
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Ticiana Leal
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Physician Group Practice
Emory Healthcare Network
Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University
Academic Title
Professor
Director, Thoracic Medical Oncology Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology
Year Started Practicing
2009
About the Provider
Board-certified in medical oncology and palliative care, Ticiana Leal, MD, specializes in treating patients with lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymic malignancies at Winship Cancer Institute.
Dr. Leal is a professor and director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Program in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. She also serves as medical director of the Clinical Trials Office at Winship Cancer Institute.
Before joining Emory, Dr. Leal was on the faculty at UW Carbone Cancer Center in Madison, Wisconsin, where she led the Thoracic Malignancies Disease-Oriented Team.
She earned her medical degree from Federal University of Ceara in Fortaleza, Brazil. She completed her internal medicine residency at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, followed by a fellowship in geriatric medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a fellowship in medical oncology at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison.
Dr. Leal’s clinical research focuses on trials involving chemotherapy and immunotherapy agents for lung cancer.
She has authored or coauthored numerous peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters and posters. She serves as associate editor and executive editorial board member of The Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. She is also Lung Cancer Section Editor for Current Treatment Options in Oncology and serves on the editorial advisory boards of Cancer and The Brazilian Journal of Oncology.
Professional Memberships
Dr. Leal holds professional memberships with American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group, European Society of Medical Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer, and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. She is the NCI LUNG-MAP Chair, ECOG-ACRIN representative.
Interpretive Services
Academic Profile
Winship Cancer Institute Profile
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Locations
- Emory Winship Cancer Institute
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg C, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-1900
- Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown
- 36 Linden Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308
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- phone: 404-778-1900
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Wisconsin, Medical Oncology, 2009
- Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago, Geriatric Medicine, 2007
- Residency: Weiss Memorial Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2006
- Medical Education: Federal University of Ceara, MD, 2001
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
253 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
Dr. Leal was attentive, personable, professional and very informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr Leal is very professional but also personable.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
Very positive
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
My experience this visit was much better. The last visit was disastrous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Leal is priceless!We love her!Compassionate! Caring! Most of all loving Thank you Dr. Leal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr. Leal has been, by far, the most empathetic and caring doctor that I've dealt with. She takes the time to listen and have discussions to properly inform me of my options and answer ALL questions that I have. She has never once made me feel rushed or just a medical record number. She always treats me as a person and takes into consideration my opinions and life when working through treatment options or plans. Dr. Leal is a valuable asset not only to Emory but to any cancer patients under her care. She is the prime example of what "care" should be by a Doctor and health system.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
I am so very glad that Dr Leal is my oncologist! Her expertise in her field is amazing and her ability to communicate in plain English for me is awesome. I cannot truly express how glad I am to be her patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Leal is the best Thank so much for your genuine concern and care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Dr Leal was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Overall good experience. Provider showed patience and understanding of the questions asked and provided resources and knowledge we had not considered that helped with decisions and long term planning.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2025
Dr Leal is a terrific Oncologist. She is very knowledgeable & researches options in clinical trials for you. Very, very pleased!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2025
We love you! Dr. Leal! Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
Gave explanation and encouragement for future treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
We love Dr. Leal
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Several questions have not been discussed yet. So answering questions is impractical.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
I am grateful that Dr. Leal is looking at the big picture.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2025
Dr Leal is top notch and a great listener.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
It was my first visit with Dr. Leal; she was very reassuring. My physician husband was impressed with her kindness as well as knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/31/2025
Dr Leal and her associates are the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Everyone has always made sure we understood and agreed with the treatment plan
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Leal listened to queries carefully and took time to explain things in ways I could understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Dr Leal is very knowledgeable and efficient. She is also very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
We love you Dr. Leal! Thank God for guiding you in caring for your patients.You are priceless!
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Didn't get to see my Dr after an almost 40 minute wait time. I wasn't informed of delays. It was the ONLY time this has happened with my oncologist. She's still the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
We love Dr. Leal!She is compassionate about your health and care that you will get back to your normal life.She is priceless ! We love her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Had great phone chat with Dr. Leal!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Process broke down with scheduling follow up needs. Unclear of failure point.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Had a great visit with Dr. Leal!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
I cannot be more pleased with Dr. Leal's preparation for my visit by reviewing the data submitted on prior care. She is an excellent listener, very patient in responding to questions from both myself and my family, and her recommendations were of great assistance to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Made me very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
My Dr., Dr.Leal, was working me in for my appointments. So any delay which was very little, was understood and she still took her time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
I am so grateful to have Dr. Leal as my doctor. She always has time to talk to me and answer my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Leal, You Rock! We are so blessed to have you as our Lung Oncologist! Your healing is impeccable and compassionate! Priceless!Thank you! We love you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Nobody better than Dr. Leal, Cortney and the rest rest of there staff including office secretaries who take a send messages.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
We love Dr. Leal! Awesome! Awesome!Compassionate! Loving! Caring! Focus on the solution for getting better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Leal is a kind caring doctor. She listens to me and we discuss my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Dr Leal was pleased with reports,Checked my arms and legs and prescribed med. Very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Dr Leal is excellent and very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2024
Dr. Leal is absolutely the best doctor I have seen. First, she listens carefully what I told her, and answer all questions I had. Secondly, she is so experienced expert who can answers all my questions and gives reasonable suggestions. Thirdly, she always gives me good a future treatment plan after discussing it with me. Finally, she shows me the most recent information on published researches when she discusses the treatment plan, indicating she is keeping learning the most recent developments in the field.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Dr. Leal was extremely knowledgeable, kind and direct. Appreciate her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Dr Leal has shown that she cares about me from the start. I've now been her patient for over a year and continue to receive very good care. She figured out the right Immunotherapies that have succeeded in removing my cancer. I was stage 4 with a death sentence. With the help of God and Dr. Leal, I'm now cancer free.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2024
Dr. Leal is Best of Class !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. Leal is Awesome! She has great listening skills, she shows great compassion for my needs and want me to recover from my Lung cancer her approach to working with me through the process and giving high quality improvement to my health. Thank you Dr. Leal
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
Dr Leal is extraordinary doctor caring and veyKnowledgeable. I am very happy for her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Dr Leal was fantastic. She explained everything and never rushed me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/4/2024
Dr. Leal is an excellent doctor. She took the time to listen and very clearly explain the benefits and risks of treatment for my dad. She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. I'm grateful she is my dad's doctor, I feel he is in great hands with her.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Terrible bed side manner very uncaring and zero professionalism
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Showed compassion and ready to help get us back to full health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr Leal is engaged and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2024
Dr Leal is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
I would have said very good but radiology did not have my of my ct scan that was done a week before. Dr said they were short of staff. Not acceptable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/28/2024
She is a wonderful doctor, but whoever does her scheduling did a very poor job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2024
Fell in love with Dr. Leal. She was frank when discussing our situation, direct in answering questions. Asked questions we hadn't thought to consider, etc. We are excited to have her as part of our team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Very smart and helpful thank you
