Leon McDougle, MD
About
As a family medicine physician, I provide primary care for a mostly older and multicultural community in the Near East Side of Columbus. I am passionate about the power of diversity and inclusion as a means to advancing excellence and innovation. I treat and manage a wide range of conditions and diseases, but most of my time is spent in administrative leadership roles at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine to support our mission of improving the health of those living in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education and patient care. The remainder of my time is dedicated to patient care, medical student education and research.
I enjoy working at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center because of the difference in care stemming from our strength as interdisciplinary teams committed to providing inclusive and culturally competent care all the way from the front line staff to the Dean of the College of Medicine and CEO of the health system. I really appreciate the "can do" and collaborative spirit that can be found across the academic health center, campus and central Ohio communities.
In my free time I enjoy watching sports and science fiction on television, reading biographies and walking with my wife, Natasha.
Highlights
Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2016 and 2018
Best Doctor in America, 2013-2019
Founding contributor, Urban Family Medicine Residency
Partnered with Biomedical Science and College of Medicine leadership to obtain NIH funding to start the DISCOVERY Post Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
121st National Medical Association President (August 2020–July 2021)
Elected to serve 1 year term as National Medical Association President Elect July 31, 2019, followed by 1 year term as the 121st NMA President
National Chair of the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Diversity and Inclusion, 2013–2015
1st African American to achieve the rank of Professor with tenure in The Ohio State University Department of Family and Community Medicine
Appointed to serve as The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s first chief diversity officer
Address
Ohio State Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave. Columbus, OH 43203
Information
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Family Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus
Urban Health Services
Vulnerable Populations
Primary Care
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Phone: 614-688-6490
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Please find accepted insurances here.
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Yes, as of March 2024.
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Education
Medical School
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
MD
7/1/1985 - 6/9/1989
Internship
Naval Hospital, Oakland, CA
7/1/1989 - 6/1/1990
Residency
Naval Hospital Beaufort South Carolina, Portsmouth, VA
7/1/1990 - 6/30/1992