Leigh Leffingwell Lewis is a family nurse practitioner at the Short Pump location of Virginia Women’s Center.

Leigh’s compassionate, caring, bubbly, and outgoing personality makes her incredibly relatable, and she quickly establishes trust and builds strong patient-provider relationships. Leigh believes every woman deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported in their healthcare journey. That’s why she strives to be a trusted advocate for all her patients, ensuring their voices are heard, and their concerns are addressed.

Leigh is passionate about helping women of all ages. Before becoming a family health nurse practitioner, Leigh was a nurse, clinical immersion instructor, and nurse director for more than 10 years. As a nurse practitioner, Leigh is dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses women’s unique needs and concerns. With a deep understanding of the science behind women’s health, her goal is to decrease problems and improve her patients’ overall quality of life. With a focus on personalized care, Leigh tailors treatment plans to each individual’s specific needs and body. No two women are exactly alike, which is why Leigh believes it’s critical to consider the patient’s unique circumstances to develop a realistic care plan. Leigh’s experience as a family nurse practitioner and her experience with vulnerable and underprivileged women make her passionate about normalizing problems that only women have and doing everything she possibly can to help them. 

By combining her expertise in women’s health with a compassionate approach, Leigh wants to make a difference in the lives of the women she cares for.  

Leigh spends weekends with her husband, trying to be on three baseball fields at once for their amazing two sons’ and daughter’s games. Leigh loves spending her almost non-existent downtime enjoying the many New Kent wineries and vineyards, reading and sharing books with her mother and sisters, and spending time with family at the pool or going to Sandbridge to play on the beach.

Education

Graduate School

Old Dominion University
Family Nurse Practitioner
Norfolk, VA
2023

Old Dominion University
M.S. Nursing Administration and Leadership
Norfolk, VA
2021

Undergraduate School

Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
B.S. Nursing
Richmond, VA
2016

Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Diploma Nursing
Richmond, VA
2012