Letter from Sam Roberts, MD. FACEP -  Emergency Medicine "for 20+ years,..I have always found Dr. Leonard to be professional, compassionate... I have always found him to be  helpful and appropriate in his recommendations and treatment. Dr. Leonard always took care of all patients needing care without regard for their financial status in an emergency situation. In addition, he has always interacted in a professional and collegial manner with me and with other physicians and nursing staff."

Letter from Family Practice MD - Austin, TX; "This is a physician who has spent decades providing compassionate, intellectual care with, from my understanding, no payment or small payment."

Letter from Mark Smith -Attorney at Law ; "Of all of the doctors I see, I like Dr. Leonard by far the best because of his genuine concern for his patients as individuals."

Letter from Arlene Sonnen, Ed.D "He has always been an honest, intelligent, and caring person. He has exhibited impeccable character is his personal and professional relationships. I would very much appreciate it if the Peer Review Committee would continue to investigate the motives behind patient complaints. Their testimony is beyond my comprehension and knowing Philip as I do, cannot in any way be accurate."

Email from Catherine Ellis - "he has been an optimistic, caring, dedicated and professional physician. I hold Dr. Leonard in high esteem"

Letter from Bruce Gardner - attended one of the TSBME hearings; ..."he was very friendly and had a great sense of humor.... Dr. Leonard was able to diagnose the cause of the migraine and not merely treat the symptom... I was very impressed...for back pain and he has given me trigger point injections. very professional manner. I have had clients who have had injections who have told me the same thing. I would continue to recommend clients to Dr. Leonard without reservation."

Letter from Melanie S. Percy, RN,PhD,CPNP - Asst Professor &Coordinator, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, University of Texas; "I was impressed by his thoughtful, intelligent approach to my clinical problem, and that he didn't dismiss it when he found there was no standard therapy that he could offer me. I have known many physicians over the years both professionally and personally. He is not the type of physician that I would  expect to behave inappropriately with his patients."

James Creekmoore E-mail -"he doesn't do it for money-he does it for you because he knows the pain or the stress you are having with your problem"

Email from Gen Rodney Rawlings - Brigadier General - "Since my first meeting, I have been thoroughly impressed by his expanding range of specific medical knowledge and expertise... Dr. Leonard has always taken the time necessary to extract enough relevant information to allow him to make correct diagnoses and practice good medicine."

Letter from Ross Whitman - "I strongly urge you to return him to his practice. He is a good Doctor and as importantly, a friend to his patients"

Dao A VO Letter of support -..."very satisfied with your accurate diagnosis and treatment.... you talk to us in French and Vietnamese to make us laugh and have some fun."

Letter from Minh Vo,supreme court Justice for the Republic of Viet Nam,   -  - "good disciple of Hippocrates" because he denotes his humanitarian spirit while treating his patients."

Letter from Richard Whitman, Ph.D. -"Dr. Leonard is an honest, sincere, caring person and one of the most dedicated people in his profession I have met. "

Letter from Don Lawrence -- "very professional, highly competent"

Email from Sara Austin, MD - "His absence for the past 4 months has been a great loss to the his patients and to the neurological community in Austin"

Posting from Dr S Smith - "Since accusations on "inappropriate touching" (bottle of lidocaine, neurological hammer, etc in front pocket) means that the State Board will automatically believe the woman regardless of the presence of one's criminal rap sheet, you can expect that more doctors will just not treat these high risk patients."

Letter from Dr Patrick Crocker - Chief of Staff, Brackenridge Hospital; "I have known Phil Leonard, MD, for approximately twenty years now. I have observed him interact and examine patients have uniformly been positive. His demeanor and conduct have always been consistent with the high standard to which we desire our profession to be held. I have never witnessed Dr. Leonard to behave in anything but the most appropriate and professional manner. I have never even heard him make an off color joke, laugh at such a joke, make inappropriate comments, or any other behavior that would lead me to believe he is not fully respectful of patients rights, regardless of their sex, color or religious beliefs."

Fax from Consuela Carrisalez  -"professional and always had a great sense of humor"

Fax from Severo Carrisalez -"prolonged my productivity past the norm with his knowledge and genuine care"

Fax from Nancy Yarborough "I was very blessed to find Dr. Leonard. He really cared....very careful on medications...have hope for living once again."

Follow up from Nancy Yarborough- "I MISS HAVING A DOCTOR TO TRUST AND ONE WHO REALLY CARES AND UNDERSTANDS MY PROBLEMS- I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO MISSES HAVING THE CONFIDENCE OF A PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR AS GOOD AS DR .LEONARD. PLEASE CONSIDER HOW MUCH HE HELPS US IN NEED AND LET HIM GET ON WITH HIS LIFE AND LET HIM DO WHAT HE DOES BEST "HELPING US IN NEED"

Peter Pick, MD, PhD - "In my opinion, all the accusations against Dr. Philip J. Leonard are false. The TMB must realize its errors in his case. The TMB has been naive. I ask that the TMB reinstate Dr. Philip Leonard's Texas Medical License at once and to take active steps to rectify the damage that has been done to his professional and personal reputation as a physician"

Email from David Wishnew, MD, Plastic Surgeon - "Phil is a fine Doctor and a well respected and highly competent Neurologist. I have referred patients to him and would continue to do so..... Patients perceive our caring for them (physically) as caring for them (emotionally). I don't think we should stop caring for them, but how to get patients to make this distinction is difficult."

Email from Bret A. Munk - "My mother was very selective in her choice of doctors and scrutinized every action....(she) had nothing but praise for the technique, professional demeanor, and reassuring manners of Dr. Leonard."

Don Maloney - Philip Leonard is a good, attentive, caring medical professional ( all synonymous with "Doctor of Medicine")

Fax from Betty Sarfaty - "In my 5 country experience (Turkey, Nigeria, Liberia, Israel and for the last 22 years the United States, Dr. Leonard is one of the three or four best and most humane doctors I have ever met."

Fax from Sue T. Garcia - "always respectful and professional in his duties as a doctor"

Mary Ellen Felps JD   "He has often done charitable services for my clients. I have never heard any client say anything but the most complimentary and positive comments about Dr. Leonard."

Patricia Stinson-Sunbury, RN  "He keeps trying, which validates me, and has helped me, incredibly."

Kris Lawley - "the most thorough doctor of any kind I have ever been treated by...excellent care...always treated me professionally at all times."

Sterling Hemphill  - "Dr Leonard has helped me to the highest professional treatment know to the medical community. I have nothing but excellent praise for the job that Dr Leonard has done for me"

MORAGNE - " His approach is very personal and holistic; and while he is a superb specialist in his field, he has a real knack at getting to the bottom of the problem. Part of this success is related to his willingness to devote enough time to discuss your problem. At 82 years of age, with a heart condition, I have seen a lot of doctors, and I consider Dr. Leonard as one of the very best"

BRUNNER - "You were and are the only doctor I have ever been to that showed that much concern to his patients. When I was broke you even saw me and let me pay later. I also allowed you to do neck blocks when I came in and the migraine was full blown. I will not let another doctor do that. I cannot handle shots, but as I became to trust you I had no fear of you doing them."

WILLIE FRANKLIN - "Dr. Leonard comes in as my "God sent blessing"....he unlocked the shield of shameless inside of me....I had seen many doctors in my lifetime but Dr. Leonard is different, he appears to have a special gift that few doctors have now days. He loves what he does, he's a master at his craft (medical provider) and he truly cares about his patients....Well-Mannered Professional Doctor and a Perfect Gentleman.

Donna Dawson, RN - "Dr. Leonard has always been kind to me and my son.... I am an RN and recognize good clinical care when I see it."

Wimberly-"I wouldn't even be able to care for my granddaughter this year without your marvelous care, which always has gone beyond what was required."

Oscar G.Martinez, fireman and school teacher  -" Dr.Leonard I have known you since 1985 and have helped my medical needs to this day you, have met the needs of my family, you are a very good Dr. and friend."

Melva Butler -" When I first came to the Doctor I had multiple problems.   I had been to so many Doctors that just did nothing,  it was a wonderful thing to find one that really seemed to care and kept working with me till a answer was found!!!   If this world only had more Doctor Philip Leonard's we should all be so lucky!!!"

Dao A Vo followup letter - "We are very shocked when we heard that Dr LEONARD has been accused of inappropriate manner to female patients. We cannot believe that because Dr Leonard always has a very appropriate and polite behavior to us. We think that these patients have made false accusations against him."

Dao A VO -Holiday wishes -"We hope to see you back to practice soon."

Leslie Munson, Confectioner: :"I have been a patient on Dr. Leonard's since 1989. I think this is an outrage. He is a kind and caring doctor."


Robert Larson, Former City Councilman, Police Academy Advisory Board Member: "He just seemed like a very caring individual, somebody that took his practice very seriously, whose main concern was for his patients, whether they could pay or not, and really spent a lot of time with each patient. That's probably why you have to wait an hour or two to see him every time you go because he is spending all the time needed with each patient. He doesn't rush them in and
out like you find in other doctor's offices."

Diane Green - (patient)  "Dr. Leonard is the most caring and responsible doctor I have ever seen."

Utanah Crain - "In today's society, it is very hard to find a Dr. who is as caring as Dr. Leonard."

Richard Crain - "It would be a terrible loss to our community if Dr. Leonard could not continue his practice."

Ethel D Key "Thank you for getting me on my feet again. You are one in a very few to take older Medicare Patients"

Christina Olvera "I found him to be an outstanding physician for various reasons; he always demonstrated a sincere patience with each and every patient, he manifested warmth and humor, he has proficient bilingual abilities, and he cares about his patient’s quality of life. "

Melvin Penson - "I feel that Dr. Leonard is getting nothing but a bad rap that he certainly does not deserve. My relationship with Dr. Leonard over the years has been pleasant experiences. I have nothing but high regards for Dr. Leonard and his staff of professionals. He Cares very much for his patients and his profession."

Ethel Key (Dodie) -"You are one brilliant DR. I will be happy when you return to your patients and practice."

Helen Moss- "Prior to going to Dr. Leonard, I had gone to numerous other physicians-NO other doctor was more sympathetic, helpful and truly caring as Dr. Leonard. His patient care consists of great compassion which is so rare in today's insurance driven medical field."
Helen Moss follow up- "Hang in there - Lot's of people are supporting you and standing by you! "
 

Donald E Irvine, father, retired, military -"It has been of Great Regret to not have Dr. Leonard's medical help available for our son. We have depended on his expertise for the past 12 years and have been very thankful in every aspect of his treatment."

Herrera Family -  former Texas Department of Public Safety employee. -"Dr. Leonard has excelled in this arena, exemplifying his care and understanding for all his Patients. He has clearly demonstrated time and time again what a true doctor should be."

Mrs. Chandler - Former Child Protective Services Worker - "Dr. Leonard saved my life and gave me the hope to live. By the grace of God, I am still working and earning an income."

Richard Strauss, security at Motorola, "My praise for Dr. Leonard and his medical service, diagnostic technique, but most importantly, positive results are that he is the best in his field. "

Oscar Martinez - "I hope I still have a doctor!"

Richard Strauss, Corporate Security - "I personally attended 3 different days of testimony and am shocked at the decision of the medical review board.."

Michelle Ojeda  "I my self think that Leonard was the BEST DOCTOR not only for my husband but for other people like my mother in-law"

Mr & Mrs. HongTran - "Please, allow our best Specialist Doctor to get back to practicing. We really need him so much."

Sam N Key,III,  MD -"He is an extremely well-trained neurologist who always puts the welfare of this patients first."

Tom Dickson -"Dr. Philip Leonard is a rarity in today’s day of the HMO.  He is both professional and personable.  For the past 3 years he has been treating me for adult ADD.  During each visit I was made to feel like a patient not one of the herd at a cattle call.  Dr. Leonard takes the time to get to know you and he listens to what you are saying."

Joseph Maier, DC, Chiropractic physician, -" I have nothing but positive, high praise for Phil Leonard. I know him to be of the highest caliber of integrity and I have seen him demonstrate repeatedly forthright, tireless advocacy for his patients."

Charlet Neidig - "I personally do not believe any of the charges made against him are true. I was present for the medical examiners hearing and I am still dumbfounded with the decision. This decision needs to be reversed allowing this outstanding physician to resume practice."

Cat Miller - "The reason for my change in attitude is the hope you have given me over the years. It is my personal belief that this is a precious commodity which is in short supply these days, especially when there is little chance of success for many patients."

Teena Redwine -"I'd like to say or plead for the board to please reinstate DR.LEONARD`s medical license so he can return as one of the best physicians I have ever had !!!!"

Francis Jackson -"I trust him with my family. "

David Ward -"This man is a compassionate, caring doctor who places the welfare of his patients above all other considerations. His patients, and the Austin medical community need and deserve his rapid return to his practice. To do otherwise would be a complete miscarriage of justice and due process."

Diana Bodel and David Olson - "I refuse to believe what I have heard."

Joni Sager, Technical Writer/Editor - "I have always believed that we lived in a country where you were innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, that does not seem to be the case. Dr. Leonard began to be punished as soon as the media feeding frenzy started"

Kay Moore - "I would trust him with my life. His conduct has always been above reproach. I absolutely do not believe these allegations which have been filed against him. "

Jo Clifton, Editor, In Fact Daily  "I am deeply troubled by these allegations of misconduct and cannot believe they are true. I know that being a good doctor is the most important thing in Dr. Leonard’s life. I hope that his license will soon be restored so that he can resume treating his patients. We need him."

William Hardenberg - "Without your assistance and personal attention to my individual medical and mental needs from the injuries I sustained, I would not have be able to live the quality of life for the past TEN years that I have enjoyed."

Linda Shreeve -" I believe that Dr Leonard is innocent of all  the charges that have been brought against him."

Col. H. Dean Messer - "Give this man his life back."

Max Whitman, retired merchant - "I have never known him to betray the Hippocratic oath on which he makes the foundation of his life."

Morris Smith - "The accusations made to the medical board were not credible (I sat through most of the testimony) and I hope that he returns to practice promptly. "

Harriet Whitman - "It is unbelievable to me that such accusations could be made. I was dumbfounded. I cannot believe that he has been unable to help his patients. They are the ones being punished. They need him. So please give him his license for the patients and for him."

Cricket Waid - "I AM HORRIFIED THAT WITH NO PROOF AT ALL THAT OUR "JUSTICE" SYSTEM CAN WALK IN AND SO COMPLETELY TAKE AWAY ALL THAT YOU HAVE WORKED SO HARD TO ACHIEVE FOR SO MANY SICK PEOPLE. YOU HAVE SHOWN SO MUCH COMPASSION TO OTHERS THAT I CAN'T HELP BUT BELIEVE THAT IT WILL COME BACK TO YOU MANY FOLD."

Lawrence C. Cummings, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) -"I need Dr. Leonard for treatment and have not gone to any other Neurologist and neither have any of his other patients that I have talked with. They believe he is innocent of all charges by those women. Please give him back his license to practice medicine and help me and his many other patients that need him."

Sandra Strube, nurse and mother -"HOW COULD YOU SUSPEND HIM WHEN HE HAS NEVER BEEN FOUND INNOCENT OR GUILTY OF THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM!

Chris Mapp, patient of 20 years- "I  have always respected your work and your family, do not lay down on this issue, I know you and you will not fight back unless your peers force you to do so. Please call for what ever you need. This patient and family is ready to help."

Gina from Minnesota -"All I can say is from what I have read at this site I will pray for this doc. I guess that's ALL we have as US citizens (for the time being I guess) is PRAYER  "

Lois Moore- "They have to see you are not like what you are being accused of. Surely they will find the truth and let you practice again"

Mary Kay Rybiski, nurse and patient- "Just who are you trying to protect? As a patient of Dr. Leonard's, I don't feel protected. I feel angry and frustrated that I have been denied ongoing medical care by the impulsive actions of a medical board that is more interested in protecting its reputation in the glare of media attention that this case has received."

Alice Lopez, patient of 17 years -"W e need you back, Dr. Leonard. Tell them! Make them listen! We have the best ...and years with you and one can tell a lie but not everyone can be a good Doctor like you. Tell the people who are playing God to put those people in a cracker jack box and send back to sender and them to send you back to me and your patients!"

Robert Solis- "You know Alice has been to a lot of doctors and she says you're the only one who cares about his patients. She has always been on some kind of assistance or help, so if you were just after the money you weren't getting it from her because she doesn't have any! Just think of all the people like Alice who need a good doctor in your field and now have to do without you. It's not fair! People have to suffer because of someone trying to get a fast dollar! Or whatever, to ruin a good man's name and job. "

Amy Samet -"It has been a tragic loss to us to be without the insight and support we count on for so long from Dr. Leonard.."

Tina Lancaster Nov 20 - My story- "To the Board, your arguments short, small, no depth, lawyers making money. You filled your "quota" for removing yet another doctor...do you feel better?...why were you so angry and so personal about your assumed pleasure in destruction?...why don't you take on Medicare Reform or better still fight to get Medicare Rx coverage, put your Ph D's and MD's to work!"

Tina Lancaster Nov 23 follow up-"The community of patients that I referred to need you...there will always be a place for your care of  the ill, inferred, "throw-a-ways" from other Physicians as well as the indigent !  You do not see anything save and accept a "need and pain".

Dr Nancy Rogers:" It is shameful that a decision to prevent you from practicing medicine would be made based solely on accusations without due process. "

Irene Howe - "I have read the allegations made against Dr. Leonard and find them totally unbelievable!!!  First, I am totally appalled at a system that would deny an individual to be able to practice based upon unproven allegations.  Two, if a few patients felt they had been treated improperly, why in the world did they continue to come back?  Makes me pretty suspicious!!!"

ILYA ROSENBERG - NASA ENGINEER, invited to US "in the AMERICAN INTEREST" -"Spending the first 30 years of my life in the Soviet Union, where telling a wrong joke in a company followed by a subsequent KGB report could ruin your life, I am a true believer in the American justice system. I believe it shall not and will not topple people like Dr. Leonard. We, the people, cannot allow this to happen."

Jean  Friday -"I certainly hope that Dr. Leonard will be exonerated of these charges, and that his suspension will be lifted so that he can return to practice."

Minh Vo - Supreme Court Justice - Republic of Viet Nam  -"Thank you so much for forwarding L.Cummings' letter to Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. We are very touched when reading this letter in support of you. Please let us know if we could do something to support you."

Lorraine Martinez, DO, OB/GYN - fellow physician - "I believe in Your Innocence. Hang in, there- "non illegitimati carborundum"! The Evil Empire is not used to having the likes of us fight back. I truly believe that we will eventually see justice done."

Deborah Shurr , mother of patient - "Dr. Leonard is the nicest, kindest, most caring, most personable doctor anyone could hope to have taking care of them. He treats each patient as if he has all the time in the world to listen to their symptoms and treat their malady. I truly got the feeling that his patients are not just diseases to him, they are people, something I think many doctors forget. He is a man who cares about the world and the people on it, and what he does to make his time on it matter. We need people like this out in the world doing their good works, not stuffed in a corner somewhere because someone else wanted their 15 minutes of fame and some money! Dr. Leonard, we truly miss you and want you back as soon as possible! We are so sorry these things have happened to you and honestly wish we could make them go away for you. "

Julie Ferri - 'Dr. Leonard has been my neurologist since roughly 1998.... I am very grateful for his concern. If it weren't for Dr. Leonard I truly don't know what my life would be like now....I am in fear of loosing him as a Doctor.....I think none of the charges against him are true, he has never inappropriately touched me in all these years. ...It does not only affect Dr. Leonard. Many people are suffering because of false claims.'

Rama Bar-Adon, Attorney at Law "As an attorney practicing personal injury law, I often referred clients to Dr. Leonard, including attractive single women. Some of these patients did not disclose they were referred by me. Without exception, both the women and the men I referred delivered glowing reports regarding his competence and professionalism. Not one reported any misconduct or negative incident."

N.A., MD -" While I understand, and even agree with most of their decisions and interpretation, the extreme and damning actions they take seem reactionary, not contemplative.  In fact, I think an innocent doctor has a much worse time with this current board, especially if you are from Austin. "

In a message dated 2/29/04 6:16:55 AM, Jay Fogelman MD writes:
Again, best of luck, Phil. The criminal system has the checks/balances that will serve you well!!!
Jay Fogelman MD

Subject: Thoughts & prayers

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004

Dear Dr. Leonard,
That is great news. Our prayers have been answered. You were vindicated by the judicial system. It really works. When will you be vindicated by the medical review board? I am very happy for you and your family.
Peace,
Mark Juarez

Sorry Dale and I cannot get off work to be at the trial, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Am anxious for you to get back to your practice and a normal life again. Good Luck!!!!!
Dale and Charlet Neidig

In a message dated 3/7/04 7:29:19 PM, Cyndi  writes:
Dr. Leonard: That is just incredible! I'm not only glad but also very proud of you for hanging in like you have. Our prayers are still and will continue to be with you through this difficult journey but I know you will prevail and I will be the first one back through the door!!!
Cyndi

In a message dated 3/7/04, Sam Herrera writes:
Dr. Leonard
I'm so glad that your were vindicated! My family and I will continue to pray for you and your family in hope of a speedy recovery and reinstatement. You have no idea how much we miss you and the vital service your have provided to my Mom, Mary.

I am confident that you will be reinstated soon, so that you can get back to doing what you do best, caring for injured people and solving their complex medical problems.

Best Wishes,
Sam Herrera

In a message dated 3/7/04 5:43:04 PM, Clive Sinoff MD writes:
Wonderful news.
Clive Sinoff MD