Leslie Appiah, MD Professor, OB-GYN-Gyn & OB Health
Division Chief, Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Director, Fertility Preservation and Reproductive Late Effects Program
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Board Certification
(2007)
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Focused Practice Designation
(2018)
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical and research interests include reproductive late effects in cancer survivorship and hormone replacement therapy in patients with complex medical conditions.
Care Philosophy
I approach every patient with the knowledge that the medical system can be intimidating and they are trusting me to treat them with compassion and skill as we partner through their health care journey.
Education & Training
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School
(2000)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA, Baylor University (TX)
(1996)
Residency Program:
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2004)
Fellowships:
Texas Children's Hospital, Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
(2008)
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH), Research Fellowship
(2006)
Recognition & Awards
Denver 5280 Magazine Top Doc, 5280 Magazine
(2023)
Exceptional Women in Medicine, Castle Connolly Top Doctors
(2023)
The Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Elum, Drexel University, College of Medicine
(2022)
American Medical Association Women Physicians Inspiration Award, American Medical Association
(2022)
American Medical Women’s Association Exceptional Mentor Award, American Medical Women's Association
(2022)
Fellow, American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society, American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS)
(2022)
Baylor University Distinguished Alumni Award, Baylor University
(2020)
ASRM/NIH Clinical Research/Reproductive Scientist Training (CREST) Scholar, The American Society for Reproductive Medicine & The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
(2016)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
(2004)
National Merit Scholar, Baylor University
(1992)
1992-1996
Professional Memberships
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Member
North American Menopause Society, Member
Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, Member
Society of Reproductive Surgeons, Member
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Member
The North American Society for Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology, Member
The Oncofertility Consortium, Member
Research & Grants
Research interests for Patients:
Dr. Appiah is passionate about the reproductive health of young girls and women – her clinical and research interests include fertility preservation in pediatric, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer, reproductive late effects in cancer survivorship and hormone replacement therapy in the medically complex patient.
Information for Referring Providers
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical and research interests include reproductive late effects in cancer survivorship and hormone replacement therapy in patients with complex medical conditions.