Heather A. Leeb, D.P.M.

Heather A. Leeb, D.P.M.,

AFFILIATIONS

NYU Winthrop University Hospital

Brookhaven Memorial Hospital

NYU Winthrop Ambulatory Surgery Center

Day-Op Surgical Center of Long Island

Heather A. Leeb, D.P.M., grew up on Long Island in an active family and spent much of her time training to dance, running track and playing travel soccer; winning the Long Island Waldbaum’s Cup. Early on she had firsthand experience with the benefits of Podiatry when she broke her foot in high school and again in college. Quality foot care had her up and running again in no time. Dr. Leeb understands the patience and compassion necessary to provide effective care for patients. Together, she and patients create holistic programs to treat not only the pain, but also the cause of ailments.

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.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Podiatric Resident
DVA New York Harbor Healthcare System New York, NY. July 2014 – June 2017
  • 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

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

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

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

Publication and 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

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