Dr. Leonard has been providing great health care for women in the East Valley for the last four years.  Originally from Kansas, he received his M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, in 2001.  He completed residency with the Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maricopa Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital in June, 2005.  Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, he also has received special training in laparoscopy.  He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Formed in the Catholic tradition, Dr. Leonard embraces a holistic view of the human person and takes a life-affirming approach to sexuality and fertility.  He works closely with the Phoenix NFP Center and teachers and users of the symptothermal methods of Natural Family Planning (NFP).  He teaches the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP in English and Spanish.  He also completed training as a FertilityCare Medical Consultant with Dr. Thomas Hilgers and uses principles of NaProTechnology in his practice.

During his studies, Dr. Leonard lived and worked for a time in Lima, Peru, and continues to enjoy serving the Spanish-speaking community.

Dr. Leonard served for nearly three years on the board of directors for Maggie’s Place, an organization that provides shelter and resources for pregnant women.  He is also a member of the Catholic Physicians Guild of Phoenix and St. Mary Magdalene parish in Gilbert.