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Andrew Le, MD

Dr. Le obtained his MD from Harvard Medical School and his BA from Harvard College. Before Buoy, his research focused on glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer. Outside of work, Dr. Le enjoys cooking and struggling to run up-and-down the floor in an adult basketball league.

Education and training

2010 - 2017 - MD, Harvard Medical School

2006 - 2010 - BA (Economics), Harvard University

Articles from Andrew Le, MD

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10 causas de dolor debajo de las costillas

El dolor debajo de las costillas suele ser indigestión, úlcera estomacal, cálculos biliares o estreñimiento. También puede ser un signo de una enfermedad en un órgano abdominal o una costilla fracturada.

Wrist sprain is often associated with traumatic events but can also stem from chronic issues such as repetitive stress or from the normal aging process.

Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is sudden fainting caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure when your body overreacts to certain emotional or neurologic triggers.

Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle wasting. Symptoms are muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

Mosquito Bite Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Mosquito bites are bites from flying insects that feed on blood. They are common during the summer or in warmer climates, at dawn or dusk, and near bodies of water.

PCOS: Symptoms and Complications of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & How to Treat

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition common in women of reproductive age, resulting in menstrual abnormalities and an excess of androgen testosterone.

Headache Relief - 23 Ways to Stop a Headache

Headache relief, including medication, natural and therapeutic remedies for ordinary headaches (i.e. tension headaches) or other common types of headaches including sinus and migraine headaches. Learn about the different approaches to alleviate your headache symptoms and how to determine when medical care may be appropriate for your condition.

When to Worry About a Headache: Location, Duration, and Type

What characteristics of a headache are concerning vs not? We interviewed a renowned Harvard doctor to get the answers

Why We Started Our Health Company

The internet is scary when you’re sick. We’re trying to fix that.2016-08-03

Hip Pain Interview with an Orthopedic Surgeon

In depth guide on causes, exercises, and stretches for hip pain. Also includes a discussion on the need for hip surgery.

A Tale of Two Patients

How uncertainty cost an arm and a leg, and a leg.

Why We're Coming Out of Stealth Mode

What we’ve learned so far on our journey to fix health care, and where we’re going next.

Caught the Common Cold? How to Treat & Prevent Its Spread

The common cold is a frequent and regular viral infection of the nose and throat. Conditions are usually harmless and symptoms resolve within two weeks.

HPV Infection: How to Prevent Infection

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and causes warts around the genitals and other surrounding areas.

Atrophic Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis affects 47% of postmenopausal women and is caused by low levels of estrogen. Symptoms may include vaginal dryness, itching, or burning. Treatments may include lubricants, lifestyle changes as well as estrogen therapy.

Endometrial Polyp

An endometrial polyp is a usually noncancerous growth attached to the inner wall of the uterus, common for women undergoing or who have completed menopause.

A cervical polyp is a common benign tumor on the surface of the cervical canal. They cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show little symptoms.

Tightness in Chest: Heart Attack, Serious vs Normal Chest Pain

Is your chest pain serious? Read how a Harvard doctor decides whether tightness in chest is concerning or normal.

Pes cavus is the presence of an abnormally high arch that can occur in either one or both feet and develop at any age. It results in pressure being placed on the heel.

Serious or Non-serious Cough?

Read what a doctor thinks about when you walk in with acute or chronic cough

Fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue around the bones. The condition is rare but can spread and divide quickly.

Bloom syndrome is a rare, inherited genetic disease passed through families. It is characterized by small stature, a thin frame, and an increased cancer risk.

Acromegaly: Symptoms & Treatment

Acromegaly is disorder in the pituitary glands caused by a noncancerous tumor and results in the swelling or enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.

Friedreich's Ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia is a disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system and affects nerve fibers leading from the spinal cord to the arms and legs.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Osteonecrosis is a process in which bone cells deteriorate and die. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) occurs specifically in the cells of the maxilla and mandible.

Whiplash is caused by a sudden impact that causes the head to whip back and forth very abruptly, such as during an automobile accident or from a sports injury.

Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is an uncommon condition in which an infection has breached or circumvented the outer portion of the eye and affected the tissues of the orbit.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited (genetic) disorder that causes the adrenal glands to make too much or too little of important hormones.

Acute Stress Disorder & How It Relates to PTSD

Acute stress disorder may be experienced after sustaining a trauma or witnessing a traumatic event. These symptoms last for about a month and can lead to PTSD.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, long-term inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, involving ulcers and sores of the large intestine and rectum.

Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys that results in too much protein excreted into your urine. It is usually associated with damaged kidneys.

Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest in which the front of the chest protrudes forward. It is believed to be caused by factors including abnormal growth.

Hepatitis A: How Hepatitis A Spreads & What to Do for Treatment and Prevention

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection and is spread from contaminated food or water, or an infected person. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome refers to the symptoms that result from compression of the posterior tibial nerve which provides sensations in the bottom of the foot.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a serious, life-threatening skin condition characterized by redness, severe blistering, widespread skin detachment and peeling.

10 causas de dolor debajo de las costillas

El dolor debajo de las costillas suele ser indigestión, úlcera estomacal, cálculos biliares o estreñimiento. También puede ser un signo de una enfermedad en un órgano abdominal o una costilla fracturada.

Wrist sprain is often associated with traumatic events but can also stem from chronic issues such as repetitive stress or from the normal aging process.

Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is sudden fainting caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure when your body overreacts to certain emotional or neurologic triggers.

Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle wasting. Symptoms are muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

Mosquito Bite Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Mosquito bites are bites from flying insects that feed on blood. They are common during the summer or in warmer climates, at dawn or dusk, and near bodies of water.

PCOS: Symptoms and Complications of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & How to Treat

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition common in women of reproductive age, resulting in menstrual abnormalities and an excess of androgen testosterone.

Headache Relief - 23 Ways to Stop a Headache

Headache relief, including medication, natural and therapeutic remedies for ordinary headaches (i.e. tension headaches) or other common types of headaches including sinus and migraine headaches. Learn about the different approaches to alleviate your headache symptoms and how to determine when medical care may be appropriate for your condition.

When to Worry About a Headache: Location, Duration, and Type

What characteristics of a headache are concerning vs not? We interviewed a renowned Harvard doctor to get the answers

Why We Started Our Health Company

The internet is scary when you’re sick. We’re trying to fix that.2016-08-03

Hip Pain Interview with an Orthopedic Surgeon

In depth guide on causes, exercises, and stretches for hip pain. Also includes a discussion on the need for hip surgery.

A Tale of Two Patients

How uncertainty cost an arm and a leg, and a leg.

Why We're Coming Out of Stealth Mode

What we’ve learned so far on our journey to fix health care, and where we’re going next.

Caught the Common Cold? How to Treat & Prevent Its Spread

The common cold is a frequent and regular viral infection of the nose and throat. Conditions are usually harmless and symptoms resolve within two weeks.

HPV Infection: How to Prevent Infection

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and causes warts around the genitals and other surrounding areas.

Atrophic Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis affects 47% of postmenopausal women and is caused by low levels of estrogen. Symptoms may include vaginal dryness, itching, or burning. Treatments may include lubricants, lifestyle changes as well as estrogen therapy.

Endometrial Polyp

An endometrial polyp is a usually noncancerous growth attached to the inner wall of the uterus, common for women undergoing or who have completed menopause.

A cervical polyp is a common benign tumor on the surface of the cervical canal. They cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show little symptoms.

Tightness in Chest: Heart Attack, Serious vs Normal Chest Pain

Is your chest pain serious? Read how a Harvard doctor decides whether tightness in chest is concerning or normal.

Pes cavus is the presence of an abnormally high arch that can occur in either one or both feet and develop at any age. It results in pressure being placed on the heel.

Serious or Non-serious Cough?

Read what a doctor thinks about when you walk in with acute or chronic cough

Fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue around the bones. The condition is rare but can spread and divide quickly.

Bloom syndrome is a rare, inherited genetic disease passed through families. It is characterized by small stature, a thin frame, and an increased cancer risk.

Acromegaly: Symptoms & Treatment

Acromegaly is disorder in the pituitary glands caused by a noncancerous tumor and results in the swelling or enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.

Friedreich's Ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia is a disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system and affects nerve fibers leading from the spinal cord to the arms and legs.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Osteonecrosis is a process in which bone cells deteriorate and die. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) occurs specifically in the cells of the maxilla and mandible.

Whiplash is caused by a sudden impact that causes the head to whip back and forth very abruptly, such as during an automobile accident or from a sports injury.

Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is an uncommon condition in which an infection has breached or circumvented the outer portion of the eye and affected the tissues of the orbit.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited (genetic) disorder that causes the adrenal glands to make too much or too little of important hormones.

Acute Stress Disorder & How It Relates to PTSD

Acute stress disorder may be experienced after sustaining a trauma or witnessing a traumatic event. These symptoms last for about a month and can lead to PTSD.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, long-term inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, involving ulcers and sores of the large intestine and rectum.

Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys that results in too much protein excreted into your urine. It is usually associated with damaged kidneys.

Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest in which the front of the chest protrudes forward. It is believed to be caused by factors including abnormal growth.

Hepatitis A: How Hepatitis A Spreads & What to Do for Treatment and Prevention

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection and is spread from contaminated food or water, or an infected person. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome refers to the symptoms that result from compression of the posterior tibial nerve which provides sensations in the bottom of the foot.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a serious, life-threatening skin condition characterized by redness, severe blistering, widespread skin detachment and peeling.

10 causas de dolor debajo de las costillas

El dolor debajo de las costillas suele ser indigestión, úlcera estomacal, cálculos biliares o estreñimiento. También puede ser un signo de una enfermedad en un órgano abdominal o una costilla fracturada.

Wrist sprain is often associated with traumatic events but can also stem from chronic issues such as repetitive stress or from the normal aging process.

Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope is sudden fainting caused by a drop in heart rate and blood pressure when your body overreacts to certain emotional or neurologic triggers.

Becker Muscular Dystrophy

Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle wasting. Symptoms are muscle weakness, shortness of breath, and fatigue.

Mosquito Bite Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Mosquito bites are bites from flying insects that feed on blood. They are common during the summer or in warmer climates, at dawn or dusk, and near bodies of water.

PCOS: Symptoms and Complications of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome & How to Treat

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition common in women of reproductive age, resulting in menstrual abnormalities and an excess of androgen testosterone.

Headache Relief - 23 Ways to Stop a Headache

Headache relief, including medication, natural and therapeutic remedies for ordinary headaches (i.e. tension headaches) or other common types of headaches including sinus and migraine headaches. Learn about the different approaches to alleviate your headache symptoms and how to determine when medical care may be appropriate for your condition.

When to Worry About a Headache: Location, Duration, and Type

What characteristics of a headache are concerning vs not? We interviewed a renowned Harvard doctor to get the answers

Why We Started Our Health Company

The internet is scary when you’re sick. We’re trying to fix that.2016-08-03

Hip Pain Interview with an Orthopedic Surgeon

In depth guide on causes, exercises, and stretches for hip pain. Also includes a discussion on the need for hip surgery.

A Tale of Two Patients

How uncertainty cost an arm and a leg, and a leg.

Why We're Coming Out of Stealth Mode

What we’ve learned so far on our journey to fix health care, and where we’re going next.

Caught the Common Cold? How to Treat & Prevent Its Spread

The common cold is a frequent and regular viral infection of the nose and throat. Conditions are usually harmless and symptoms resolve within two weeks.

HPV Infection: How to Prevent Infection

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) and causes warts around the genitals and other surrounding areas.

Atrophic Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis affects 47% of postmenopausal women and is caused by low levels of estrogen. Symptoms may include vaginal dryness, itching, or burning. Treatments may include lubricants, lifestyle changes as well as estrogen therapy.

Endometrial Polyp

An endometrial polyp is a usually noncancerous growth attached to the inner wall of the uterus, common for women undergoing or who have completed menopause.

A cervical polyp is a common benign tumor on the surface of the cervical canal. They cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show little symptoms.

Tightness in Chest: Heart Attack, Serious vs Normal Chest Pain

Is your chest pain serious? Read how a Harvard doctor decides whether tightness in chest is concerning or normal.

Pes cavus is the presence of an abnormally high arch that can occur in either one or both feet and develop at any age. It results in pressure being placed on the heel.

Serious or Non-serious Cough?

Read what a doctor thinks about when you walk in with acute or chronic cough

Fibrosarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor derived from fibrous connective tissue around the bones. The condition is rare but can spread and divide quickly.

Bloom syndrome is a rare, inherited genetic disease passed through families. It is characterized by small stature, a thin frame, and an increased cancer risk.

Acromegaly: Symptoms & Treatment

Acromegaly is disorder in the pituitary glands caused by a noncancerous tumor and results in the swelling or enlargement of the face, hands, and feet.

Friedreich's Ataxia

Friedreich's ataxia is a disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system and affects nerve fibers leading from the spinal cord to the arms and legs.

Osteonecrosis of the Jaw

Osteonecrosis is a process in which bone cells deteriorate and die. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) occurs specifically in the cells of the maxilla and mandible.

Whiplash is caused by a sudden impact that causes the head to whip back and forth very abruptly, such as during an automobile accident or from a sports injury.

Orbital Cellulitis

Orbital cellulitis is an uncommon condition in which an infection has breached or circumvented the outer portion of the eye and affected the tissues of the orbit.

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an inherited (genetic) disorder that causes the adrenal glands to make too much or too little of important hormones.

Acute Stress Disorder & How It Relates to PTSD

Acute stress disorder may be experienced after sustaining a trauma or witnessing a traumatic event. These symptoms last for about a month and can lead to PTSD.

Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic, long-term inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract, involving ulcers and sores of the large intestine and rectum.

Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic syndrome is a disorder of the kidneys that results in too much protein excreted into your urine. It is usually associated with damaged kidneys.

Pectus Carinatum

Pectus carinatum is a deformity of the chest in which the front of the chest protrudes forward. It is believed to be caused by factors including abnormal growth.

Hepatitis A: How Hepatitis A Spreads & What to Do for Treatment and Prevention

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection and is spread from contaminated food or water, or an infected person. Hepatitis A is preventable by vaccine.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome refers to the symptoms that result from compression of the posterior tibial nerve which provides sensations in the bottom of the foot.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a serious, life-threatening skin condition characterized by redness, severe blistering, widespread skin detachment and peeling.

Publication Highlights

Publications

Redjal, N., Reinshagen, C., Le, A. et al. Valproic acid, compared to other antiepileptic drugs, is associated with improved overall and progression-free survival in glioblastoma but worse outcome in grade II/III gliomas treated with temozolomide. J Neurooncol (2016) 127: 505.

Foulds CE, Tsimelzon A, Long W, Le, A., et al. Research resource: expression profiling reveals unexpected targets and functions of the human steroid receptor RNA activator (SRA) gene. Mol Endocrinol. 2010;24(5):1090–1105. doi:10.1210/me.2009-0427

Buoy articles

Why We Started Our Health Company

Why We're Coming Out of Stealth Mode

A Tale of Two Patients

News Articles

The Future of Healthcare “Using AI and ML to empower people with better insights about their symptoms and help them get to the right care at the right time” with Andrew Le CEO of Buoy Health

Buoy Health Raises $15M in Series B Funding

Buoy Health Partners With Boston Children's Hospital To Improve The Way Parents Currently Assess Their Children's Symptoms Online

Buoy Health partners with CVS Health to provide easy access to affordable care.