Leigh Ann Joel

Leigh Ann Joel, CNM

Overall patient rating:

Book Appointment Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken By This Provider:

English

Accepts New Patients

Telehealth Appointments Available

Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology: Chapel Hill

120 Conner Drive
Suite 101
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 942-8571 Fax: (919) 942-6355

Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology: Durham

245 E. North Carolina 54
Suite 202
Durham, NC 27713
Phone: (919) 942-8571 Fax: (919) 794-8468

Education

Undergraduate School: University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Regional Hospital

Leigh Ann joined Midwifery at Women’s Health Alliance in March 2012, as yet another certified nurse midwife who describes her career as a calling. Leigh Ann knew when she was nine years old that she wanted to deliver babies when she grew up. She went to nursing school with the goal of becoming a nurse midwife.

After completing her BSN at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Leigh Ann worked in Boston for two years in surgical oncology and gynecology. She then worked in labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, and as a childbirth educator for eight years. Midwifery school was the next logical step because of Leigh Ann’s passion for birth. With the midwifery model of care, she could provide presence and support for her patients, in addition to helping them stay safe and healthy.

Leigh Ann then worked in Florida at a community hospital for seven years before moving to NC, where she worked at Women’s Birth and Wellness Center in Chapel Hill. Women’s Birth and Wellness Center is a freestanding birth center caring for low-risk women who desire out-of-hospital birth. Leigh Ann has learned many tricks and alternatives for pregnancy discomforts and for helping babies to come out. She also has extensive experience with breastfeeding support.

Leigh Ann joined Regional Midwifery in mid-March 2012 because she values physician backup within the safety of a hospital setting. She also appreciates the small, personal size of Duke Regional Hospital and looks forward to seeing the families she supports in her own community. She enjoys providing personalized care, and empowering women to make their own informed choices in childbirth.

Leigh Ann enjoys hiking, baking, dance, coffee, and Broadway.

She and her husband, Gregg, live in Durham and have two grown children.

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of The Carolinas:

Annual Well Woman Exam

yes I was satisfied with my overall experience.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Sherer takes time to discuss things with me and is very thorough.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Richardson is nice and warm. She listens to her patients professionally. But the wait time is too long.

OB Care

The care and intention provided at Highlands is amazing. I feel like they are family.

Annual Well Woman Exam

A quick, efficient experience, and very friendly staff.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Miscommunication

Annual Well Woman Exam

It was pleasant but quick without me feeling rushed.

Obstetrical Appointment (routine)

My waiting time was not very long. Dr Pak is a great doctor who is very knowledgeable and I appreciate how she takes the time to explain things and is super thorough.

Gynecological Ultrasound / Sonogram

I spoke with Brook on the phone, her level of knowledge and genuine concern for me was so comforting. When I hung up the phone, I was completely confident in the care I would receive. Allie brought me back to the room, she, to me, being a nurse of 25 years, was "old school" professional. She was kind and concerned about why I was there. It was clear to me she was patient focused and not job oriented. A super nice lady that compliments the nursing profession well! Natalie, I could have sat and talked with her all day. So nice and so smart. Every concern was addressed! There is no way you would get better care anywhere!!!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Compared to previous breast exams, this exam seemed more like "going through the motions" of a breast exam than thoroughly examining for suspect abnormalities. Since breast cancer is the world's most prevalent cancer, I want my annual physical exam, in addition to my annual mammogram, to render the earliest detection possible.

Post-Partum Appointment

From walking in, to leaving you truly feel cared for! The space is cozy and clean and Jesse is an amazing provider!!

OB Care

Dr. Mody is the best OB in the business and I am so very thankful for her honesty and great care.

Bone Density

Dr. Hunt is thorough, kind, and attentive. She has been my doctor since 2010.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr. Motyka is very knowledgeable and thorough. She truly cares about her patients!

Annual Well Woman Exam

So many providers just throw medications at you for whatever symptoms you have without investigating what is causing those symptoms. It is such a rare find to have someone actually care about finding the root cause of the issue! Very grateful for the time taken to actually look into what I'm dealing with.

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr is amazing. Always takes her time. The office was really far behind but she never rushed me at all!!!

Annual Well Woman Exam

Beth is always great. As a healthcare worker, when you have a set timeframe to keep patients moving it is hard to get lost in all of that, but Beth always makes the visit personal and asks how family/work is, so while it is a quick visit, it does not seem rushed, and time is allowed if there was a concern.

Office Visit / Follow-up

Great doctor

Birth Control Consultation

Low wait time, friendly office staff, attentive physician

Annual Well Woman Exam

All of my questions were answered; on-time - little waiting