I am a Family Physician in Austin, Tx., where I have been in practice since 1987.

Dr. Leonard and I have know each other since approximately 1990. I know him both professionally and socially. Although our contacts have not been frequent, we have shared a number of patients. I have found him to be compassionate and medically on target. I have also seen a number of patients who either had seen him in the past for neurologic issues or are currently seeing him. There has never been a hint of impropriety voiced to me by a patient.

I am shocked by the allegations against Dr. Leonard and I question their accuracy. I also am disturbed by, what appears to me to be a rush to judgment and a trial by the media. This is a physician who has spent decades providing compassionate, intellectual care with, from my understanding, no payment or small payment. From a societal perspective, not to mention a professional perspective, the very least he deserves is a presumption of innocence and a fair hearing.


MD, Family Practice,, M.D.