Leslie Akram, DO
My specialties:
- Obstetrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Osteopathic medicine
Professional interests:
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Urogynecology
- Prenatal (pregnancy) care
- Virtual visits
I am board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and osteopathy with professional interests in prenatal care, urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Litchfield, MN
Practice philosophy: It is important to involve patients in their health care decision making process because there are different ways to approach many of the conditions or concerns they are facing.
What am I passionate about? Healthy habits help create a healthy and productive life, so I believe in promoting sustainable, healthy habits.
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: professional coach because I enjoy being active and motivating people to be their best.
Why did you become a provider? I have always enjoyed caring for people and chose Ob/Gyn because I found I enjoy performing surgical procedures and taking care of women.
Something I have learned from my patients is: It is important to listen to each patient carefully as each person has a unique story and it is important to their health care journey.
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): Balancing my career and family as this is always a challenge especially as my children become older and their needs change.
My personal health goal is: to qualify for the Boston Marathon again.
What is the best thing you’ve done for your health ? Eat real food and exercise not to maintain a certain weight, but because it creates a healthy body and soul.
What are you most proud of? Healthy marriage of 17 years and two wonderful children.
Credentials
- DO
Board-certified specialties
- Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
- Osteopathic medicine
Specialties
- Obstetrics
Personal interests
- Cooking
- Family and friends
- Reading
- Running
Educational institutions
- University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Internships
- University of Missouri
Residencies
- University of Missouri
Years of experience
- 18
Hospital affiliations
- Buffalo Hospital
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)