Dr. Susan Leonard, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 53

Rheumatology*

Dr. Susan Leonard, MD is a rheumatologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Leonard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1999. She is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Susan Leonard, MD

Practice

7600 France Ave S Ste 5100 Minneapolis, MN 55435
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Leonard is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Leonard specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Leonard's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Leonard

4.3
34 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Attentive, knowledgeable, understanding Doctor!
She is always greets you with a warm smile. She listens to me and has never brushed off any of my symptoms. Gives suggestions how to ease discomforts even though I'm being treated with medication. Top Notch Provider!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jen S. – Apr 02, 2025
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Great Rheumy
She is amazing at taking care of me and my rare disease.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 05, 2025
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Great Dr, friendly, efficient, supportive!
Every visit has been great. Dr provides insight, options, support towards your personal health goals. Friendly and professional. Highly recommend
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 17, 2024
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Always very upbeat
I’ve been going to Dr. Leonard for 4.5 years now. She is always very pleasant and upbeat!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rick – Dec 14, 2024
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Very informative and helpful!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Don Snegosky – Dec 12, 2024
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Dr Lenard‘s amazing listens well and is so helpful-great doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kristin Hoffmeyer – Dec 10, 2024
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Great doctor
Dr. Leonard listens to her patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dolores – Oct 24, 2024
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Top DR. Kind, knowledgeabl, listens, professional.
Susan is always timely, professional and listens to all questions. She usually has a plan for care and avails herself if things do not improve. Great DR.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christina Malloy – Oct 24, 2024
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Dr Leonard is wonderful. She addresses your issues. And remembers you from previous visits
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Margie Hlavinka – Aug 29, 2024
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Professional efficient questions answered
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 10, 2024
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She is very caring, listens to me, and is very knowledgeable about RA.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2024
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She’s very personal and professional
She is always holistic about my health and seeks to understand what’s driving issues
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 09, 2024
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Caring and knowledgeable
I have been with Dr Susan Leonard for 15 years. She has helped me through the years managing my juvenile onset RA and osteoarthritis. She has been kind and supportive.I have no intentions of ever leaving her to find another rheumatologist. She is just the best in my opinion.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathryn B. – Jun 21, 2024
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I had infusion. Nurses are always accommodating and pleasant
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 21, 2024
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Maple Grove clinic terrible
Dr. Leonard did not take the time to listen to my symptoms or ask the right questions. I have a off the charts rheumatoid Factor I'm in severe pain. My father has neuropathy My grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis. I have all the symptoms of either.. I don't think she actually listened to me at all.. she dismissed my frozen ham that burns she dismissed my frozen foot that burns and said it was muscle spasms. Now I called to talk to the director of the clinic who won't call me back. I talked to a gentleman named Josiah, who actually is pretty nice and said that he would send me my blood work and he said that he talked to the director and the director said that he would call me it's been a month with no call. What kind of clinic are they running I feel like I'm a fly on the wall.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 26, 2023
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Dr. Leonard has been treating me for the last three or so years. Recently was diagnosed with lupus that was misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis by another provider prior to her care. She listens during our appts about my concerns and has very good treatment plans for me. I recommend her to many of my friends and family. If I ever have a concern she and her nurse are print to answer my phone calls ASAP.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Mar 27, 2021
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Dr. Leonard did not take the time to listen to my symptoms or ask the right questions. She completely blew me off by having her nurse call and say I no longer needed to see a rheumatologist again. She didn't care about my chronic pain and referred me to a pain clinic. It was quite a rude experience.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Heather Byrne – Jan 24, 2021
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Dr. Leonard was referred to me and turned out to be a big disappointment. She's another doctor that doesn't take the time to listen or ask any probing questions to help resolve chronic conditions. For a Rheumatologist that will actually help you get to the bottom of things, I would recommend Dr. Erskine Caperton.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Another Doctor Going Through the Motions – Jul 26, 2019
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Dr. Leonard has been my treating rheumatologist for the past nine years and she is exceptional and I would recommend her to anyone. I have a very rare vascular disease and I would trust no one else to treat and advise me. I have been down to the Mayo Clinic and I would pick her over anyone in that medical facility. She has seen me though some very dark and difficult days and she has always treated me with kindness and she listens to me which many doctors do not.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tim Roberts – Jun 29, 2018
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I have been with Dr. Leonard for over 5 years. She is so much better than the other doctors I tried. She listens to what I have to say and makes herself available.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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J. Richards – Jun 20, 2018
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Dr. Susan Leonard, MD is a rheumatologist in Minneapolis, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Leonard has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Abbott Nwestern/allina Health Sy

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 1999
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Leonard is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office7600 France Ave S Ste 5100 Minneapolis, MN 55435
    1
    Office13601 80th Cir N Ste 200 Maple Grove, MN 55369
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Abbott Northwestern Hospital

      800 E 28th St
      Minneapolis, MN 55407
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

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