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David A Leavitt, MD
Specialties: Urology
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Board Certification and Education
- ABU-The American Board of Urology - Urology
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI, 2008
- University of Minnesota Hospital - Fairview, Surgery, MN, 2009
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Surgery, MN, 2009
- The Smith Institute for Urology, Endourology/Laparoscopy, NY, 2015
About Me
Titles:
- Associate Director of Endourology
- Director of Laser Surgery
Biography:
I’m a urologist specializing in kidney stone surgery and prevention, and prostate surgery for men with enlarged prostates or BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). My surgical expertise includes PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) and ureteroscopy for complex kidney stones, and HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation of the prostate) and Rezum for enlarged prostates. I also perform shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones, and TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) for enlarged prostates. Each year at Henry Ford, we perform more than 700 kidney stone surgeries and 200 surgeries for enlarged prostates.
I have been very fortunate to train at some of the top medical institutions in the country and alongside some of the world’s leaders and pioneers in PCNL, minimally invasive kidney surgery and HoLEP. I earned my MD degree from the University of Michigan, received my urology residency training at the University of Minnesota, and completed an endourology fellowship at the Smith Institute for Urology where I focused on comprehensive kidney stone care, PCNL and HoLEP.
Care Philosophy:
I strive to provide outstanding, personalized and compassionate care. I am a strong believer that the patient should always come first, and work hard to provide patients with honest and accurate information. I aim to develop individualized treatment plans for each of my patients, and feel that the patient is always the most important person in his or her healthcare experience.Research Interests:
Research Interests:
My research includes kidney stone formation and prevention, improving kidney stone (PCNL, ureteroscopy) and BPH (HoLEP) surgery, and teaching these to other urologists. He is a member of CoRE (Collaboration for Research in Endourology), which performs international endourology studies and MUSIC (Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative), and serves as the Henry Ford Clinical Champion for ROCKS (Reducing Operative Complications from Kidney Stones). He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications.
Locations
Hospital Privileges
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Township
- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
- Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
05/01/2025
Reassuring excellent.
04/28/2025
I was a new patient & he took a lot of time with me & answered all my questions. He was sensitive to my concerns & wasn't pushy regarding surgery.
04/26/2025
Very Good !!
04/24/2025
Good.
04/21/2025
Great staff, nurse, & doctor. Doctor gave me confidence & path to resolution.
04/20/2025
The doctor nurse and receptionist were great and helpful with my appointment
04/14/2025
Very good.
04/10/2025
Dr. Leavitt & his staff were very attentive, knowledgeable re. my situation, explained things well.
04/08/2025
Dr. Levitt very kind and compassionate very thorough. A great doctor.
03/28/2025
Excellent doctor, professional explanations, clear answers for my questions
03/26/2025
Interactive knowledgeable.
03/19/2025
Excellent
03/19/2025
Dr. Leavitt listens well. I felt at ease talking to Dr. Leavitt, he gave me options on how to handle my concerns.
03/14/2025
Excellent.
03/09/2025
Other than wait time, everything went very well
03/05/2025
Dr. Leavitt was very professional. He showed me pamphlets which I took home and explained them for my surgery. He described what the procedure would be.
02/26/2025
He has operated on me 2x for kidney stones and follows me for an existing condition ever 5 years. 1 of the best doctors I have ever seen.
02/18/2025
Great
02/13/2025
He always spends quality time with me.
01/28/2025
Medical doctor was very helpful.
01/28/2025
Very professional and engaging
01/24/2025
Very Good
01/24/2025
As usual with Dr. Leavitt, my experience was outstanding. I had missed placed my cell phone & was distracted by this event. Dr. Leavitt & the nurse were available and allowed me to vent my frustration with the situation. Provided me with a "listening ear" which gave me calm & patience!
01/17/2025
Very good
01/12/2025
Dr. Levitt is the best doctor that I have seen at Henry Ford. He is a urologist and I have to admit that it is hard to get an appointment with any specialist or doctor. I tell all of my friends and family how good he is, but I should be keeping that to myself because it will make it harder to get a follow-up appointment with him! He is he best!!!!
12/31/2024
NO issues.
12/20/2024
Tremendous experience.
12/19/2024
Dr. Leavitt is the best.
12/18/2024
Confidence in Dr. Leavitt!
12/17/2024
Very good.
12/13/2024
I got all service I expected , the best doctor, number 1 facility, plus number 1 service
12/13/2024
Courteous, respectful, diligent, and thorough.
12/12/2024
Excellent
12/03/2024
Great!! So helpful and calming ! Never rushed me out, spent as much time as I needed
12/03/2024
Very friendly, professional and willing to help.
11/28/2024
Outstanding provider!
11/19/2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Leavitt and it was very positive. Dr. and staff were kind and attentive. Dr. listened and I know he will help me.
11/19/2024
This visit, along with all prior visits have been excellent!
11/15/2024
Excellent communicator and follows through.
11/15/2024
Dr. Leavitt is absolutely wonderful
11/14/2024
Dr. Leavitt is an outstanding provider -- he listens to my concerns and provides me with the information I need to make decisions about treating my medical condition including medication and surgical options.
11/12/2024
Dr. Leavett is my urologist, and has been extremely helpful in working with me to minimize my risk of kidney stones and other kidney/urinary tract issues.
10/31/2024
Excellent
10/29/2024
Dr Leavitt is always very sharp, very professional and a great communicator of your condition/status and future care.
10/26/2024
Great experience! Dr. Leavitt is very knowledgeable , professional and very kind?
10/02/2024
Dr David Leavitt is an example of what the best health care provider is. He give you full attention. He knows what he is doing and immediately commands (earns) respect.
09/26/2024
Dr. Leavitt a very concerned attentative physician!
09/19/2024
The Dr was very accommodating and answered all my questions. He spent much time with me as I had some concerns and felt very good after the discussions. He even recommended other Drs (and gave me their names) in another practice that could help me with tertiary issues. Great Doc with a very positive attitude and presence. HFH is fortunate to have this Dr on their staff.
09/19/2024
Provider really went out of their way to help resolve my concerns and to put me at ease.
09/13/2024
Dr David Levitt is a wonderful and caring provider. I would highly recommend him for any prostate surgery He was highly recommended to me and did NOT disappoint
09/09/2024
Nurse was professional and courteous. Doctor addressed all my concerns and presented information that was easily understood.
09/03/2024
No. 1 doctor, I will recommend him to my friends.
08/30/2024
Exceptional care and follow up from provider.
08/23/2024
Dr. David Leavitt, a true pro, the best I can get.
08/21/2024
Very good, keep up the good work!!
08/15/2024
Very happy with dr Leavitt
08/15/2024
Excellent
07/30/2024
I have had a 10 out of 10 experience at Henry Ford for all of my care. I left another hospital system after a failed surgery, and was feeling scared for the future. Once I came to HFH, my hope was restored and o have felt incredibly well cared for every step of the way. I'm so grateful to Dr Leavitt for taking me as a patient, doing a wonderful job with my surgery & having an excellent, caring, kind bedside manner. He's the best of the best.
07/23/2024
Very good
07/17/2024
He is an outstanding physician. He has a very open and approachable personality. Excellent bedside manner. I would highly recommend him.
07/16/2024
One of my best experiences every with any doctors that I have seen.
07/13/2024
Friendly.kept me in a good mood during a somewhat painful procedure.
07/12/2024
Dr. Leavitt and team deserve to be recognized for their excellent health care service. I truly appreciate them as well as all of my interactions with Henry Ford over the years!!
07/09/2024
Dr. Leavitt was sympathetic, informative and reassuring.
06/27/2024
Very friendly, took time to listen and explained future treatments.
06/26/2024
Dr. David Leavitt is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He is a very nice person with a very nice personality and communicates very well I can even "kid-around" with him and we can smile and laugh. I can't say enough good about HIM!
06/26/2024
Dr. Leavitt, David is the best!!! HFHS should be "glad" that you have such a "wonderful" doctor on your staff!!!
06/20/2024
Dr. Leavitt is a very compassionate individual who is very concerned about my health, especially the kidneys. He takes time to listen, ask questions, and makes suggestions - making my understanding of a " Healthy Lifestyle" a priority.
06/16/2024
Good
05/31/2024
Very good.
05/29/2024
Hold Dr. Leavitt in high esteem. Took his time with me. Listened to what I had to say.
05/23/2024
Absolutely wonderful, I could not be more pleased.
05/22/2024
Excellent provider. Very caring.
05/15/2024
Excellent
05/14/2024
Post-surgery check up. Had questions answered. Doctor well-informed
05/09/2024
Excellent and efficient care with follow-up procedures arranged for expeditiously.
05/08/2024
Dr. Leavitt is great. He takes as much time as needed to hear concerns and answer questions. I feel that he genuinely cares about his patients.
04/29/2024
Excellent experience. Dr. Leavit takes time to explain my test results and help make a plan.
03/25/2024
I think my doctor is Great, but way too hard to get through to his office.
03/15/2024
SUPER
03/14/2024
No issues everything was fine.
03/14/2024
Dr. Leavitt is very knowledgeable, is down to earth & easy to talk to.
03/06/2024
Dr. David Leavittt is a rock star! Brilliant, compassionate, kind and thorough. My wife and I completely trust him.Just so grateful we were able to get an appointment to see him. We Immediately felt like we were In the right handsAnd that our problems would be handled with the utmost professionalism.
03/06/2024
First appointment with Dr Levitt. He was very friendly and helpful
03/06/2024
He was thoughtful and understanding.
03/01/2024
Initially the appointment was a routine checkup but due to an unrelated surgery last week appointment included evaluation of a catheter. Dr. Levitt and the nurses showed concern and were very gentle in completing their care.
02/29/2024
Always professional and friendlyanswers all questions and concerns
02/29/2024
Great doctor!
02/26/2024
Always positive. Dr. David Leavitt is always asking the right questions and he is very knowledgeable and friendly.
02/25/2024
Understanding Takes time to listen
02/23/2024
I am satisfied with Henry Ford Health
02/21/2024
The overall experience on this visit was good, with the exception that the provider was obviously rushed in discussing my condition and treatment - simply ready to get on to the next patient.
02/16/2024
Excellent.
02/16/2024
Great very informative
02/15/2024
He was professiional and courteous.
01/08/2024
Dr. Leavitt was fantastic. I was a nervous wreck before the visit. However, Dr. Leavitt addressed all my concerns and I left feeling much better.
12/17/2023
Very satisfied
12/01/2023
Wonderful. Medical team (nurse, physician) off the chart. Awesome!!!
12/01/2023
It is a pleasure to be a patient of Dr. Leavitt. He is personable and professional. He listens to your concerns. He is thorough in his examination & medical recommendations.
11/29/2023
Dr. Leavitt is a very good dr. I could not have found better care. He is skilled in his practice and in general a great guy. More like a friend than a doctor.
11/26/2023
The BEST
11/24/2023
I really like Dr. Leavitt. He comes across as very knowledgeable and takes ample time to respond to questions and explain things In easy-to-understand terms.