Amber Leis, MD

Dr. Leis is my breast reconstruction surgeon. I feel like she (literally) put me back together after breast cancer and a bilateral mastectomy. My case was a little complex in that I'm naturally very thin, and very thin skinned. This limited what we could do in terms of implants and reconstruction. Other surgeons declined to work with me. But not Dr. Leis. And I am happy about both. Because if I had gone with someone else I wouldn't have met this amazing doctor with a big heart. I'm happy with her work, too! She is kind, compassionate, supportive and skilled. She listened to my concerns and answered ALL of my questions. She’s also a pediatric and micro-surgeon. I think you should know that because it speaks volumes about her patience. One thing I appreciate is her followup. I will continue to see her for a long time every couple of months just to make sure everything is going okay with the implants.

Dr. Leis is so smart, so skilled, so competent and so compassionate! I couldn't have asked for a better plastic surgeon to take care of and restore me after a bilateral mastectomy. She and my breast surgeon moved their schedules around and worked on me until 11pm to fit my surgery in because it was important to them and they made my health their top priority. Dealing with cancer as a wife, mother of two teenage girls and full time attorney was devastating. But I can honestly say that with Dr. Leis, she made the journey so much easier. I needed to know that I had excellent doctors. I got that. The compassion and patience was just beyond my expectations. She wasn't just nice, she could understand my specific concerns, she understood the disruption and emotional toll and she provided guidance in ways that I have not had with other medical experiences. Words could never express my deep gratitude for this amazing woman in my life!

Dr. Leis is one of the most empathetic doctors that I have ever encountered. I have an autoimmune disease that was diagnosed several years after my implants. After 9 years of implants, years of feeling uncomfortable and years of regret, I finally decided to look into removal. I am so glad that I found Dr Leis to perform this procedure. She passed zero judgement, was compassionate and understanding, was incredibly empathetic and was patient, thorough and incredibly kind and supportive through the entire process from consultation to the procedure to the post-operative care. I can also say the same for her staff who returned my emails and questions promptly. Dr. Leis was also very open to my preferences for treatment and care. I opted not to take pain medications and not to use any antibiotics as I prefer a more natural approach to care. She was incredibly respectful of my wishes and did not question them. Her staff is friendly and supportive in an environment where it is easy to treat patients as a number on a chart, Dr. Leis and her staff provided individualized care, attention and support. I am so grateful that I chose her as a surgeon. I would encourage anyone looking for a surgeon to seek her out.

I met Dr. Leis in April 2016 just days after my breast cancer diagnosis and upon meeting her I immediately felt at ease. It seemed like I already had a connection with her, as there was a reassurance, a caring comfort, and I knew that I would be in good hands. As it turns out, amazing hands. After 3 major surgeries and countless office visits through my reconstruction process. She is not only an extremely skilled surgeon, as everyone who sees her work agrees, she is also one of the most compassionate and thoughtful people I have known. She devotes so much time to listening to the needs and reassuring the concerns of her patients, and is dedicated to planning the best reconstruction outcome so that she can make us as perfect as we can be and feel comfortable with our bodies again. Without a doubt I could not have found a more talented surgeon, I am so grateful that this cancer journey brought Dr. Leis into my life and she will always be a part of it.

Dr. Leis recently performed surgery on my wrist. Simply put, it was the best experience with a physician I have ever had. She is obviously a smart and highly skilled surgeon (she is a professor at a major university hospital, after all). What is most impressive, though, is the level of care and personal attention Dr. Leis provided. Several times both pre- and post-op she went out of her way to make sure any conceivable questions were answered, the logistics surrounding the surgery were figured out, and annoying little things were handled (e.g., follow-ups, prescriptions, etc.). I’ve never experienced this level of care from any doctor, let alone from a surgeon. Her combination of skill and level of care is unrivaled. I’d recommend her to anyone in my family without the slightest hesitation.

I saw Dr. Leis for a facial chemical peel and was so impressed with her and the staff. She spent a great deal of time with me to make me feel comfortable with the procedure and make sure I understood my aftercare. She was caring, gentle and answered all my questions and concerns. I would definitely recommend Dr. Leis to my family and friends. Her credentials are impressive and it definitely shows in her work and patient care.

The very worst in a not great profession. Terrible bed side manner and deep ignorance of her chosen field. She told me that she had "10 out of 10 confidence" that my implants were not causing my pain or autoimmune issues. Hahahaha. That's not even supported by scientific studies. Of course they were, which my intelligent surgeons proved when they removed them. She also wouldn't touch or examine me, told me I was too thin for FLAP procedures and nobody would do that for me (false), made me cry, and then her office over billed me and I had to call 13 times to get someone to correct it. See anyone else. Trust me.