Dr. Leoni did a gallbladder removal and abscess drainage (which was found during surgery and unknown to him at the time) for me. He was skilled with the surgery. I had great recovery, very little scarring or damage done and very empathic towards my situation considering how quickly it happened and the pain I was in. His staff were great and thorough also.

Submitted April 20, 2024

Saved my moms life! I will always be grateful. Thank you Dr Leoni

Submitted March 1, 2022

Simple surgery for removal of a cyst on my foot. From the initial consultation all the way to the completion of the surgery, everything went well.

Submitted Feb. 3, 2022

Arrogant. Ignorant. Self absorbed. Told me to see him in 6 months if I had't got septic. Steer clear

Submitted April 28, 2020

Dr. Franco Leoni is the reason why my husband is alive today. He was able to find my husband's gastric lymphoma during a gastric endoscopy. Dr. LEONI REFERRED HIM PROMPTLY to an Oncologist specialist in Edmonton and he was referred to another specialist at the Cross Cancer Center, a Stage 4 cancer received 4 months of chemotherapy and we are now celebrating his 5th year cancer free life. No words can be said to thank him for his incredible professionalism where the care exhibited for his patient , is second to none.

Submitted Oct. 10, 2019

I am a former breast augmentation patient of Dr. Franco Leoni. I was severely traumatized by my experience 11 years ago, at the hands of Leoni, and I feel I have not been acknowledged or respected. I did try to share my concerns and experience with the Board of Physicians and Surgeons at the time, but was unable to properly present facts, due to the emotional effects of the trauma of losing my previously healthy breasts. I have been struggling with this physically since the grossly unethical actions of Leoni, involving multiple surgeries to rebuild my breasts. I have endured pain, emotional depression and shame from the disfigurement. At the time, Leoni acted puzzled and blamed me and a very low dose of mirapex(not taken prior to surgery) for a drop in blood pressure, twice, causing him to rush through my surgery. Within two hours after, my nipples fell off into the dressing as a nurse was checking my recovery. Following I was attached to wound vacs as my breasts dissolved into necrotizing flesh and tissue, over Christmas as Leoni went on holidays. Leoni laughed at my distress, saying I didn’t have cancer so I should be happy. Not once did he accept responsibility or mention that the use of an unfamiliar antibiotic, vancomycin, caused my drop in blood pressure during his surgery, twice! Following the last appointment where he made fun of my condition, I could not physically or emotionally endure further harm at his ineptitude. I sought help from qualified plastic surgeons, which I later learned, Leoni was not. I was never informed that he was actually a general surgeon with no business doing my surgery. Since this man has disfigured me, and more than 11 years have passed, I am still not complete in repairing my body. Leoni has avoided legal repercussions as I was not litigious minded, and I believe he has never even suffered a moment of remorse or concern for my outcome. No financial compensation was within my capabilities within the 2 yr. timing. Recently, I suffered an emotional breakdown, learning that I am suffering from PTSD. I have lost 11 years of my life, and my experience in my children’s life was also impacted negatively. I don’t know if this letter is any interest or consequence to any of you. It is a matter which, until now, I have not had the strength or capacity to address.
The suffering continues to this day.

Submitted Aug. 12, 2019

He is very blunt but he knows his stuff! He did a carparrel tunnel surgery for me.

Submitted July 25, 2019

I've had Leoni for multiple stomach surgeries and scopes. He's always very professional and I always gives me great referrals if needed! He works with my mother and has a great bedside manner and she says he always asks about me. Love Dr. Leoni!

Submitted May 3, 2019

Dr Leoni has been my and my husbands surgeon for 15 years and during that time I have had several difficult surgeries as has my husband. There is no surgeon that we trust more than Dr Leoni who is one of the most caring, kind ,efficient and effective doctors. He genuinely cares for his patients and their well being, checks his patients at least twice a day, morning and evening, has a great sense of humor and a reassuring bedside manner. He spends considerable time reviewing his patients history, and is completely honest about his ability or non ability to conduct specific surgeries. This man has saved my husband's life twice and has saved mine three times. He does not hesitate to refer to, request advice from or call in other medical professionals if necessary. Most recently I owe my life to his willingness to consult with other surgeon more experienced in other medical fields when required . Thanks to him he called in another professional who ended up having to do a "Hail Mary" surgery that Leoni was unable to do, hence saving me from the grave. We cannot say enough good things about this man and his excellent staff members who went way beyond the call of duty to help in a time of crisis and need.

Submitted Dec. 1, 2018

13 yrs.ago, I was referred to Leoni for breast augmentation. (I did not imagine I would soon lose my breasts)
He is not a plastic surgeon or specialized in this field, I learned, too late.
Following a botched procedure, which Leoni has never acknowledged remorse for, I was left to suffer severe trauma, from the disfigurement, as I could not allow him to touch me further.(he laughed at the results, shrugged off the complete destruction of my breasts and suggested he could rebuild them!)
This butcher has caused disfigurement and destroyed my self image with his impulsive decisions, his refusal to be responsible and his arrogant attitude towards my devastating outcome, following surgery. This continues to haunt me.
I am still working with a gifted plastic surgeon 12 yrs. later.
I seek to prevent anybody from suffering the trauma and disfigurement that I have endured at the hands of Mr. Leoni. I was emotionally unable to pursue malpractice charges in the time given by college of physicians, and can only pray that I can save others from suffering as I have by telling my story in every forum possible...please do not let this man do further harm...

Submitted July 14, 2018