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

Exterior view of Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center – Hartford

282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT06106
United States

Exterior view of 310 Western Boulevard in Glastonbury

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Glastonbury

310 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT06033
United States

Exterior view of 399 Farmington Ave in Farmington

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

399 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT06032
United States

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Most Recent Comments

August 8, 2025
Dr Villegas truly cares about [...], and me. I trust her clinical expertise and value that she leans into my interest in learning about his condition, treatment, prognosis, etc. She also treats him like a regular kid - who happens to have kidney disease (vs. A kidney patient who happens to be a kid.) This creates a positive experience for [...] which will serve him well as he gains independence in managing his CKD.
June 6, 2025
We had an excellent visit. The doctor was educational, provided lots of reassurance and a plan for the future. Very happy with the entire visit and process.
March 3, 2025
Excellent
February 2, 2025
Dr. Villegas and her team are wonderful. We are so grateful to have her as our son's doctor.