Leonela Villegas, MD, MSCE

Pediatric Nephrologist

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Leonela Villegas, MD, MSCE, is a Pediatric Nephrologist at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Villegas’ clinical interests include the spectrum of chronic kidney disease from congenital anomalies to renal replacement therapies, acute kidney injury, and autoimmune conditions. Her research interests include health disparities, Latinx health, and outcomes. In her free time, Dr. Villegas enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and Latin dancing.

Education

Vanderbilt University

Residency

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Fellowship

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Pediatric Nephrology, The American Board of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics, The American Board of Pediatrics

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • View Dr. Villegas's bibliography on PubMed
  • Villegas L, Marsenic O, Baluarte H. Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease. In: Soeiro RT, Devon EP, editors. Netter’s Pediatrics. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022, p. 625-633
  • Villegas L, Amaral S. Patient Reported Outcomes in Chronic Kidney Disease. Seminars in Nephrology. 2021; 41(5): 476-484, doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2021.09.010
  • Vasan A, Krass P, Seifu L, Hitt, T, Ijaz N, Villegas L, Pallegedara K, Pandurangi S, Congdon M, Rezet B, Kenyon C. Pediatric provider perspectives and practices regarding health policy discussions with families: a mixed methods study. BMC Pediatrics. 2020; 20 (343) doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-02238-y
  • Villegas L, Cahill AM, Meyers K. Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension (RVHTN): Manifestations and Management. Indian Pediatrics. 2020; 57(5): 443-451 doi: 10.1007/s13312-020-1820-z
  • Reese T, Villegas L, Woods JB, Gotte AC. A 21-Month-Old Boy With Refusal to Walk, Rash, and Weight Loss. Arthritis Care & Research. 2017 Feb; 69 (2): 286-293 doi: 10.1002/acr.22792

Locations Where I See Patients

Connecticut Children's Golisano Medical Center sign lighting during the Foundation's 100% In campaign launch.

Golisano Medical Center at Connecticut Children's – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
United States

Exterior view of 310 Western Boulevard in Glastonbury

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Glastonbury

310 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT 06033
United States

Exterior view of 399 Farmington Ave in Farmington

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Farmington (399 Farmington Ave.)

399 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
United States

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4.6

Provider explained things clearly

4.6

Provider included you in decisions

4.5

Provider discussed treatment options

4.4

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.6

Most Recent Comments

September 9, 2026
While the visit itself was not a problem the response time of both Nurse practitioners and Dr. Villegas was terrible. My daughter went somewhere else to seek treatment.
April 4, 2026
Above and beyond care.
March 3, 2026
I want to express my deepest gratitude to you for your tremendous assistance, your responsiveness, your high-quality treatment, your medical ethics, and your professionalism. Thank you for your endless kindness and warmth. I wish you all the best and only grateful patients.
February 2, 2026
The doctor took the time to explain everything in detail, answer all of our questions, and truly calmed our concerns. She connected with our daughter and we absolutely loved our experience.
January 1, 2026
The doctor was extremely friendly, spent time understanding Luke's health and concerns, and then explained things thoroughly to us.