About
David Leffell is the David Paige Smith Professor of Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology (emeritus) at the Yale School of Medicine, where he founded and led the section of Dermatologic Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology. He spent 15 years as CEO of the Yale Medical Group and served as deputy dean for clinical affairs, working on electronic medical records and clinical practice development. He earned his medical degree from McGill University and completed residencies in internal medicine, dermatology, and dermatologic surgery, and at Tullis he leads the scientific and clinical evaluation portions of the investment process.
Invests in
BiotechDigital HealthMedical Devices
Experience
- Yale School of MedicineDavid Paige Smith Professor of Dermatology & Surgery emerituscurrent1988 β presentNew Haven, CT
- Yale School of MedicineDeputy Dean for Clinical Affairs2005 β 2013
- Yale School of MedicineChief Executive Officer1997 β 2012New Haven, CT
- DocMatterBoard Observercurrent2021 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- SkinosiveBoard membercurrent2019 β present
- DERMASENSOR, INC.Scientific Advisory Boardcurrent2016 β presentWest Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Tullis Health InvestorsVenture Partnercurrent2014 β presentGreenwich, Connecticut
- Leffell Global ConsultingPrincipalcurrent1995 β presentNew Haven, CT
- Xequel BioBoard member and Chief Medical Officer2019 β 2023Dallas, Texas, United States
- Hopkins SchoolTrustee2011 β 2021New Haven, CT
- Validus PharmaceuticalsMember Board of Directors2009 β 2021New Jersey
- Moerae Matrix, Inc.Scientific Advisor2012 β 2020
- Malin plcAdvisory Board2014 β 2017New Haven & Dublin
- CaresyncMember Board of Directors2014 β 2015Greater Tampa Bay Area
- Yale Medical GroupChief Executive Officer1996 β 2012
- Artspace New HavenPresident2008 β 2010New Haven CT
- Connecticut Public TelevisionBoard Member2000 β 2004Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Education
- Yale School of MedicinePost-doctoral research, Dermatology1986 β 1987
- McGill UniversityM.D. CM, Medicine1977 β 1981
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolFellowship, Advanced Dermatologic Surgery1987 β 1988
- Yale CollegeBS, cum laude1973 β 1977
Skills & more
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BiotechnologySurgeryDermatologySystem AdministrationMedicineHealthcare ManagementInternal MedicineBoard CertifiedEMRPharmaceutical IndustryStrategic PlanningLeadershipLanguages French
From David's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Yale School of Medicine23
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Also attended McGill University322
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Also attended University of Michigan Medical School3
Shared employers
Also worked at Yale School of Medicine25
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Also worked at DocMatter1
Deals Β· 1
FirstString ResearchBoard seat
via Tullis Health Investors Β· filed Jun 2021 Β· $30M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.






























