Justin Leitch, MD
My specialties:
- Pediatrics
Professional interests:
- Preventive Medicine
- Well-child exams
- Sports Medicine
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Infant and toddler care
I am a board-certified physician specializing in pediatrics. My professional interests include preventive medicine, well-child exams, sports medicine, infant & toddler care and evidence-based medicine. I offer face-to-face virtual visits for a variety of health services and conditions.
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Best part of my work: The privilege to learn valuable life lessons from patients while helping them feel better and live healthier.
Why I became a pediatrician: I enjoy the honesty and sincerity of children. They help us focus on what is important in life.
What I tell friends and family: Find ways to be active as a family. It’s good for your health and your relationships.
How I spend my free time: Running, listening to audiobooks, playing guitar, and traveling with my wife and two boys.
What patients say about me: They appreciate my attention to detail and clear explanations.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Pediatrics
Awards and recognitions
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Personal interests
- Family
- Family activities
- Hiking
- Music
- Running
Educational institutions
- University of Iowa College of Medicine
Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Current licenses and certifications
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Years of experience
- 13
Hospital affiliations
- Mercy 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)