Dr. Leahy grew up in the Kansas City area and is the product of three generations of physicians. He attended Rockhurst High School, and received an undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and a graduate degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He then completed medical school at the University of Kansas Medical Center and remained there for a six-year residency in Plastic Surgery.

Along with Monarch’s team of doctors, nurses, and support staff, Dr. Leahy can provide care in all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. He has a wide range of interests and a comforting style. By emphasizing patient education and personalized care, Dr. Leahy will take time to help the patient understand his or her diagnosis. Together they can discuss the pros and cons of each treatment option in order to best meet the patient’s goals.

Certifications and Affiliations:

• Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member
• Kansas City Plastic Surgery Society, President (2012)
• Clinical Instructor, University of Kansas School of Medicine – Dept. of Surgery (Plastic)
• Author of peer-reviewed journal articles in: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, and the Aesthetic Surgery Journal

Education and Training:

• The University of Kansas: Bachelor of Arts
• The University of Missouri-Kansas City: Master of Arts
• The University of Kansas Medical Center: Doctor of Medicine
• The University of Kansas School of Medicine: Resident in Plastic Surgery