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Dr. Leigh Lather, MD

Dr. Leigh Lather, MD

Pediatrics*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Leigh Lather, MD is a pediatrician in Charlottesville, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chippenham Hospital and UVA Health Sciences Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-9999

Care Philosophy

"Dr Leigh Lather is a pediatric orthopedist who cares for kids with a wide range of orthopedic needs, including sports injuries, scoliosis, and hip dysplasia."

- Dr. Leigh Lather, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lather specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Lather's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lather

4.7
12 ratings, 12 with a written review
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She's a nice doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 24, 2025
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Absolutely wonderful.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2025
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Excellent care
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 03, 2025
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Dr. Lather is awesome. She does a wonderful job!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2024
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She was amazing! She was so thorough and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone needing a pediatric orthopedist.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 18, 2024
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Dr Lather explained everything very well and confirmed we understood everything she was saying. We had her full attention the entire time. She's awesome!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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May 08, 2024
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11/10 would recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 27, 2024
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Dr. Lather is awesome! My daughter is special needs and sometimes difficult to understand but Dr Lather is patient and so kind to include her and speak to her directly and explain anything she asks. She makes sure we understand everything completely and answers all our questions with such patience.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 10, 2024
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Good
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 10, 2024
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Such an amazing doctor!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 02, 2020
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My 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis and we worked with Dr. Lather and had nothing but a positive experience. My daughter felt very comfortable working with her through the difficulty of accepting and using the back brace. Dr. Lather was straight forward, clear and understanding when we started the brace and whenever difficulties arose. We were very satisfied.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 06, 2020
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I would never recommend her to anyone. I'm sure her technical skill is fine. But her bedside manner, conflicting advice, lack of practical advice & total lack of compassion along with her inability to relate at all to adolescents with chronic conditions and how it impacts them made any diagnosis suspect. Will be getting advice & treatment elsewhere, where trust is built with the provider, not destroyed. My kid was a wreck after seeing her and I'm having to rebuild his/her trust in drs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 25, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Leigh Lather is a pediatric orthopedist who cares for kids with a wide range of orthopedic needs, including sports injuries, scoliosis, and hip dysplasia.

biography

Dr. Leigh Lather is a pediatric orthopedist who cares for kids with a wide range of orthopedic needs, including sports injuries, scoliosis, and hip dysplasia.

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Va

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 1993

  • Duke University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

UVA Health University Medical Center

UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
1

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center1204 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
2

UVA Health Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic

UVA Health Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic1204 W Main St # 4 Charlottesville, VA 22903
3

UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads

UVA Health Primary and Specialty Care Zion Crossroads1015 Spring Creek Pkwy Zion Crossroads, VA 22942
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd
    Richmond, VA 23225
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sentara RMH Medical Center

    2010 Health Campus Dr
    Rockingham, VA 22801
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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