Leslie Jeanne Ballard
Skagway,USA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Primary Care Physician with extensive experience, excelling in acute medical evaluations and complex disease management. Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality patient care and successful health outcomes. Committed to excellence in women's health and chronic disease management.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care/Urgent Care Physician
Dahl Memorial Clinic
Skagway, AK
10.2025 - Current
- Primary care for patients of all ages including routine examinations, preventive health screening, and complex disease management.
- Evaluated and treated acute medical conditions for patients of all ages, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
- Delivered comprehensive outpatient women's health care, including wellness examinations, pregnancy confirmations, contraception management, and treatment for hormonal and menopausal disorders.
Primary Care Physician - Locum Tenens
K'ima:w Medical Center
Hoopa, CA
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Evaluated and treated patients of all ages for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in ambulatory setting, ensuring timely care and improved patient outcomes.
- Managed primary care for adults through routine examinations, preventive health screenings, and comprehensive disease management, enhancing overall patient health.
Primary Care Physician
Veterans Healthcare Administration
Longview, TX
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided primary care for female and male veterans with chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, lung disorders, and various malignancies, ensuring comprehensive management of complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with clinic team—mental health specialists, clinical pharmacists, nursing professionals, and social services facilitators—to enhance holistic care and support for veterans' overall well-being.
- Conducted comprehensive well woman examinations, including breast and pelvic assessments.
- Evaluated and managed reproductive system disorders without surgery.
Attending Physician, Skilled Nursing Facility
Arbor Post Acute/Capital Medical Extended Care
Chico, CA
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Led an interdisciplinary clinical team in providing comprehensive care services for short-term post-acute rehabilitation patients and long-term residents.
- Conducted well woman examinations and managed female reproductive system disorders for long-term female residents.
- Facilitated case conferences with patients and families, delivering comprehensive education on medical conditions and reviewing treatment options.
- Engaged in quality assurance activities and staff meetings, enhancing communication, educating staff, and ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Wound Care Physician
Skilled Physicians Group
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 06.2022
- Delivered bedside surgical care and performed debridement on complex wounds to enhance patient recovery.
- Determined wound etiology, developed comprehensive treatment recommendations including hydration/nutritional goals, vascular assessments, hyperglycemic management, use of specialized pressure relieving devices, and appropriate wound dressing materials.
- Assessed patient skin and wounds as part-time physician wound specialist in nursing home, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Physician
Groups Recover Together
Chico, CA
10.2017 - 10.2020
- Part-time physician at outpatient medication assisted treatment program for opioid dependence.
- Medical assessment of new clients, prescribed and monitored suboxone therapy.
- Collaborated with substance abuse counselor team to develop client treatment plans. and attended group sessions to promote client success.
Urgent Care/Primary Care Physician
Chico Immediate Care
Chico, CA
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Delivered primary care for adults through routine examinations, preventive health screenings, and management of complex diseases.
- Conducted acute medical evaluations and provided treatment for patients of all ages with common non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries in an ambulatory setting.
- Provided comprehensive outpatient women's health care, including annual wellness examinations, initial pregnancy confirmation, contraception management, evaluation of abnormal bleeding, and management of hormonal disorders.
Physician - Locum Tenens
Censeo Health
State of Washington, USA
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Performed home visits and assessments for Medicare patients in Medicare Advantage Programs to ensure comprehensive care and accurate health evaluations.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Private Practice
Chico, CA
02.2007 - 07.2010
- Executed obstetrical and gynecological procedures to ensure patient health and safety in a traditional practice setting.
Ob/Gyn Hospitalist - Locum Tenens
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient care for obstetrical and gynecologic patients, ensuring quality treatment in a hospital environment.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Locum Tenens
PHS Indian Hospital
Belcourt, ND
09.2006 - 10.2006
- Delivered outpatient clinic and hospital coverage during ob/gyn provider's absence.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Locum Tenens
Samaritan Healthcare
Moses Lake, WA
04.2006 - 07.2006
- Delivered on-call coverage for hospital shifts, supporting medical staff in patient care.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, WA
12.2003 - 02.2006
- Delivered comprehensive care for high-risk obstetric patients in inpatient settings, ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.
- Managed traditional Ob/Gyn outpatient and inpatient clinical practice, focusing on quality patient care and continuity.
- Instructed and mentored residents at Tacoma Family Medicine Residency, enhancing training and clinical skills.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Private Practice
Shelton, WA
08.2000 - 08.2003
- Delivered comprehensive obstetrical and gynecological care in traditional practice, ensuring patient-centered approach and continuity of care.
Education
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency -
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL01.2000
Doctor of Medicine -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM01.1996
Bachelor Health Science - Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC01.1990
Paramedic Certificate -
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital Paramedic School
Inglewood, CA01.1985
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alaska
Fairbanks, AK01.1983
Skills
- Compassionate professional
- Rapport building
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to excellence
- Team collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability to new environments
- Diligence and attention to detail
Certification
• Medical Board of California Physician License C52573
• Alaska State Medical Board License 234527
• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
• Active DEA registration
• National Provider Identifier 1922069335
• ACLS Provider
• PALS Provider
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR
• Alaska State Medical Board License 234527
• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG)
• Active DEA registration
• National Provider Identifier 1922069335
• ACLS Provider
• PALS Provider
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR
Accomplishments
• Max Suter Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Oncology, University of Florida Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2000, Jacksonville, FL
• Alpha Omega Alpha, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1995
• Award for Excellence in Morphology, Department of Anatomy, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, June 1993
• Arthur N. Wilson, MD. Medical School Scholarship Recipient, 1992 and 1993
• Distinguished Service Award and Letter of Commendation, North Slope Borough, July 1992, Barrow, AK
• The Richard John Scheele Memorial Award, Duke University Physician Assistant Program, May 1988
• Alpha Omega Alpha, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1995
• Award for Excellence in Morphology, Department of Anatomy, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, June 1993
• Arthur N. Wilson, MD. Medical School Scholarship Recipient, 1992 and 1993
• Distinguished Service Award and Letter of Commendation, North Slope Borough, July 1992, Barrow, AK
• The Richard John Scheele Memorial Award, Duke University Physician Assistant Program, May 1988
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 537, Skagway, AK, 99840
Research
- Inpatients with menometrorrhagia; etiologies, treatments, and outcomes., Ballard, L, Lyon, DS, & Jones, JL., Southern Medical Journal, 93, 571-574, June 2000
- Administration of corticosteroids in patients with premature rupture of membranes; An updated meta-analysis., Ballard, L., Oral presentation, Twenty-Second Annual OB/GYN Resident Day Symposium, Jacksonville, FL, June 2000
- Absent end-diastolic umbilical artery velocimetry; Experience at University Medical Center., Ballard, L., Oral Presentation, Twenty-First Annual OB/GYN Resident Day Symposium, Jacksonville, FL, June 1999
Timeline
Primary Care/Urgent Care Physician
Dahl Memorial Clinic
10.2025 - Current
Primary Care Physician - Locum Tenens
K'ima:w Medical Center
08.2023 - 09.2025
Primary Care Physician
Veterans Healthcare Administration
06.2022 - 07.2023
Attending Physician, Skilled Nursing Facility
Arbor Post Acute/Capital Medical Extended Care
12.2018 - 06.2022
Wound Care Physician
Skilled Physicians Group
10.2018 - 06.2022
Physician
Groups Recover Together
10.2017 - 10.2020
Urgent Care/Primary Care Physician
Chico Immediate Care
04.2011 - 05.2018
Physician - Locum Tenens
Censeo Health
08.2010 - 12.2010
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Private Practice
02.2007 - 07.2010
Ob/Gyn Hospitalist - Locum Tenens
Alaska Native Medical Center
10.2006 - 02.2007
Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Locum Tenens
PHS Indian Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2006
Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Locum Tenens
Samaritan Healthcare
04.2006 - 07.2006
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
MultiCare Health System
12.2003 - 02.2006
Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Private Practice
08.2000 - 08.2003
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency -
University of Florida
Doctor of Medicine -
University of New Mexico
Bachelor Health Science - Physician Assistant
Duke University School of Medicine
Paramedic Certificate -
Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital Paramedic School
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Alaska