Leah G. Concannon M.D.
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Leah G. Concannon M.D.
Medical Specialties
- Sports medicine
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal medicine
- Spine care
- Sports concussion
- Post-COVID rehabilitation
Locations
Sports Concussion Program at Harborview
Sports Medicine Center at Harborview
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Concannon has a wonderful, conservative patient-centric approach. I wish all my care providers were like her.
Dr, Concannon and all other staff were incredible! Every aspect of my visit, from check in at the front desk to the care team was amazing. I felt very well cared for!
Dr Concannon was very helpful in suggesting treatment approaches [...]
Dr. Concannon reviewed films w/me to understand issue, gave a thorough exam. Spent time explaining issue, next steps, follow-up. Provides excellent care.
Dr Concannon treated me as though I have a brain and am able to understand her. I work best with more info and clear explanations. She pointed out my issues on the X-rays and explained how she would treat my issues.
Dr Concannon explained all the options available to reduce the pain in my hip. This allowed me to weigh least invasive to most expensive.
The doctor Leah was just amazing. Listened carefully and discussed all the details
Doctor Concannon has a wonderful bedside manner. She really pays attention to the patient. I also appreciate her conservative approach to the patient's wellbeing. I know I am in good hands with her.
Dr Concannon has always been responsive to my concerns and has facilitated their resolution.
Dr. Concannon very open to my concerns & suggestions for care. I am always included in all treatment decisions for my medical care!
I can't imagine how much harder would be for me despite the fact that I'm a registered nurse, to have been blessed with the care by Dr Leah Concannon. From the beginning she has approached me with a nonjudgmental, open and transparent mind always aiming to guide me to the best path to my recovery. With many ups and downs, and with a frail mental as physical condition it has been tough. But she has been encouraging and always redirecting, and offering different options or ideas or suggestions or strategies, so we can get In the right direction and eventually towards our realistic but achievable goal. I do so much appreciate her expertise and her willingness to help me as well as her investment into this new highly debatable but thanks God, scientifically proven topic of Long Covid.
Dr. Concannon is a superstar, a true light in my healthcare journey.
Dr. Concannon is thoughtful, careful and concerned. She listens carefully and gives considered therapeutic options.
Very thorough, knowledgeable, and good communicator.
Dr Concannon is super personable she's friendly and warm. Appreciate how she listens and doesn't talk down to me.
Dr Concannon is always prepared, professional, and patient. She has gone above what would normally be expected in trying to solve my medical issues. Her explanations are always concise and understandable. I appreciate and trust her completely.
Dr. Concannon takes the time to listen to my concerns & address them. I never feel rushed.
Dr. Concannon is an experienced and caring specialist. She has been most helpful in improving my health.
I love Dr. Concannon! I trust her. Very knowledgeable. My go to physician.
Dr. Concannon is amazing. She listens closely and is interested in my issues.
Dr. Concannon was very thorough and inspired my confidence. She was no-nonsense and down to earth and I especially appreciated that she wasn't condescending.
Dr. Leah Concannon is always so patient with me. She always makes sure I understand what I need to, & what I can do to get better.
Dr. Concannon knows my medical issues and is a very caring and accomplished doctor.
Attentive, unhurried, thorough, excellent communication skills in terms I could understand. Competent but not arrogant. Dr Concannon is as find a physician as I have had over my 76 years.
Dr Concannon was fabulous!
Dr. Concanon is warm
Dr. C. listened to me and was very helpful in planning for an upcoming procedure.
Many times in conversations with doctors they don't take the time to really understand my/our issures because they're in a hurry to get to the next patient. My Dr on the call, Leah G Concannon, took more than enough time to understand my confusion about treatment recommendations I'd received locally and proposed a course of action I am in agreement with for the future.
Dr Concannon is an excellent clinician and truly looks at all aspects of care and getting one back to functioning. I've had several concussions that Dr Concannon has treated me for and her compassion and thoughtful strategies are most appreciated.
Dr Concanon is excellent in her professionalism, and knowledge in her field of medicine. She is very easy to talk to about a problem.
About Leah G. Concannon
Leah Concannon, MD, is a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, also called a physiatrist. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated with College Honors. She is board certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Concannon strives to create active partnerships with her patients to achieve the best possible outcomes. She believes that taking the time to listen to patients’ stories and educate them about their condition is the best way to form a collaborative relationship.
Her clinical interests include the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries in athletes of all levels and ages. As a former collegiate gymnast, she has a special interest in gymnasts and dancers, female athletes, adolescents with low back pain, and sports concussions. Her research interests include hypermobility in gymnasts and the management of sports concussions.
Dr. Concannon is accepting returning patients only for Post-COVID rehabilitation.
Personal Interests
Dr. Concannon maintains an active lifestyle through bike commuting, long distance cycling, Ultimate Frisbee, snowboarding and yoga.
Education and Training
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UW - Rehabilitation Medicine-Sports Medicine FellowshipFellowship, 2011, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUW - Dept. of Rehabilitation MedicineResidency, 2010, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationMedical College of WisconsinInternship, 2007, General Internal MedicineUniv. of Illinois College of Medicine-Registrar