Professional Background
Dr. Leigh Eck is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine. She is a General Endocrinologist -- seeing adult patients with endocrine disorders in the ambulatory setting and at the University of Kansas Hospital.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Eck is the Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Her team trains ~100 resident physicians per year in Internal Medicine.
- BS, Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition, Kansas State University, Manhattan , KS
- MD, Doctor of Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- Clinical Fellowship, Endocrinology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
- Diplomate in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Diplomate in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Doctor, Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
- The Endocrine Society, Member, 2015 - 2020
- American College of Physicians, Fellow, 2012 - Present
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Member, 2006 - Present
- The Endocrine Society, Member, 2006 - Present
- American College of Physicians, Member, 2002 - Present