Heather A. Leeb, D.P.M.

Dr. Leeb graduated as salutatorian from West Hempstead High School before graduating from Boston University, where she received a BA in Biology. She later graduated from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine with honors and completed her residency caring for US Military veterans at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare hospitals in Manhattan and Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn. Dr. Leeb has affiliations at Winthrop University Hospital and local surgery centers.
Dr. Heather Leeb is married and lives in Nassau County with their dog, a Shiba Inu, named Lotus. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, boating and an extensive shoe collection. Dr. Leeb is a proud member of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Board Certified, American Board of Podiatric Medicine
American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination Part III (2016)
American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination Part II (2014)
American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination Part I (2012)
AFFILIATIONS
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
Brookhaven Memorial Hospital
NYU Winthrop Ambulatory Surgery Center
Day-Op Surgical Center of Long Island
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA)
New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA)
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
American Association for Women Podiatrists (AAWP)
PUBLICATIONS & RESEARCH
Heather Leeb and Elizabeth Stickel. Literature Review of Sever’s Disease:
Radiographic Diagnosis and Treatment. NYCPM Podiatric Medical Review, 2011-2012.
West Point Study on Arch Height Index of Cadets – US Military Academy, West Point, NY (2013)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
DVA New York Harbor Healthcare System – New York, NY (July 2014 – June 2017)
Podiatric Resident
Podiatric Medicine & Surgical Residency (PMSR) with the added credential in
Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery (RRA)
Affiliations: Banner Desert Medical Center (AZ), Gramercy Surgery Center (NY)
New York College of Podiatric Medicine – New York, NY (May 2014)
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Honors: Cum Laude
Boston University – Boston, MA (May 2009)
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Specialization in Ecology & Conservation Biology
West Hempstead High School – West Hempstead, NY (May 2005)
Honors: Salutatorian
AWARDS & HONORS
Pi Delta National Podiatry Honor Society (2014)
Dr. Walter Green Memorial Award (2014)
Dean’s List – New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2010 – 2014)
Academic Scholarship Recipient – New York College of Podiatric Medicine (2010 – 2014)
APMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Recipient (2013)
Patricia Ellsworth Kopenhaver, DPM Endowed Scholarship Award (2013)
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges (2013)
Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Organization – Boston University (2006 – 2009)
Dean’s List – Boston University (2007 – 2008)
Salutatorian – West Hempstead High School (2005)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Boston Marathon – Boston, MA
Allstate Marathon – Corona Park, NY
Diva Half Marathon – East Meadow, NY
West Point Boot Fit, US Military Academy – West Point, NY
Community Diabetic Foot Screenings – New York, NY