Hello, I became one of Dr. Leonard's patients 3 years ago when I sought treatment for unexplained pain and weakness in my left arm and hand.

My symptoms were related to my job so I had to find doctor that would see new patients covered by Workers comp insurance. I soon discovered that there aren't many Neurologists in Austin that take on Workers Comp cases.

In fact, Dr. Leonard was the only Neurologist I could find that would accept Workers Comp patients.

I didn't know anything about him at that point and had no idea what kind of care I would receive but I was desperate, I was in pain and I will always be grateful that Dr. Leonard was willing to see me.

As it turned out, Dr. Leonard was the most thorough doctor of any kind I've ever been treated by. My initial visit included a very detailed examination and lengthy discussion. I was impressed, he spent a significant amount of time questioning me and trying to really understand my symptoms.

I've spent over an hour talking to him during many of my appointments, he takes total control over my care and has even called insurance adjusters, physical therapists and neurosurgeons to consult on my symptoms or to personally ask them to take on my case during my examinations.
Dr. Leonard was relentless in his quest to find out what was causing my symptoms and fought many battles with insurance adjusters to get diagnostic tests authorized that he felt were required to diagnose the cause of my symptoms, his persistence and determination ultimately resulted in a diagnosis. If it wasn't for him I'd still be suffering.

Dr. Leonard has always provided excellent care and has treated me professionally and appropriately at all times. I am a 41 year old single woman and have spent many hours during examinations with him and have never ever even been the least bit uncomfortable with him nor have I witnessed any inappropriate behavior at any time when I've been in Dr. Leonard's company. In my opinion he's a great doctor who's been singled out by some unscrupulous people. Unfortunately the system I thought was designed to protect the innocent is extremely flawed. I've lost my faith in the medical review process and question the Medical Review Board's motives.

I attended a portion of the hearings (and even brought signs for support) and was shocked by the way they were held. It was like a really bad TV movie.... I can only hope that the truth will prevail and Dr. Leonard will be allowed to return to practice soon, if not, his patients will end up suffering most as I doubt that we'll be able to find the high caliber, quality care that Dr. Leonard provides from anyone else. I've been very fortunate to have received excellent medical care from Dr. Leonard!

If you would like to speak with me about my experience directly please contact me.

I support Dr. Leonard!

Sincerely, Kris Lawley
asinglemom@aol.com