Philosophy of Care

I like to get to know families and look at their child's future with them as if through a crystal ball. Optimizing a surgical outcome for a child often involves knowing the details of their future goals. I like to answer all the family's questions, even the ones they don't know to ask.

In my spare time, I sing in a rock band and spend time with my three awesome children. 

Clinical Interests

Kathleen van Leeuwen is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at UC Davis Children's Hospital in Sacramento, California. She completed her medical degree at Columbia University and her surgical training at the University of Michigan, followed by a pediatric surgery fellowship at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. 

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. van Leeuwen's clinical and research interests focus on complex congenital anomalies, multidisciplinary care, and shared decision-making. She has surgical expertise in pelvic reconstruction for babies, teenagers and young adults with conditions affecting reproductive development.

Division

Pediatric Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Center/Program Affiliation

UC Davis Children's Hospital
Pediatric Colorectal Center