Leah Concannon, MD, FAAPMR, FAMSSM
| Title: | Clinical Professor |
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| Division: | Sports & Spine |
Leah Concannon, MD, is a sports medicine physician with the Sports Concussion Program, Spine Center, and Sports Medicine Center at Harborview and a clinical professor of Rehabilitation Medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she graduated with College Honors. She is board certified in both Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Education and Training
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, CLIME Clinical Teaching Certificate, 2023
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Sports Medicine Fellowship, 2011
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency, 2010
- University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, MD, Graduated with College Honors, Alpha Omega Alpha, 2006
- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, BA English, Graduated Summa Cum Laude with College Honors, 2000
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
Clinical Interests
Her clinical interests include the prevention and treatment of sports-related injuries in athletes of all levels and ages. As a former collegiate gymnast, she has a special interest in gymnasts and dancers, female athletes, and adolescents with low back pain.
Teaching Interests
Her teaching responsibilities include Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Concussion Curriculum, and clinical teaching of the residents and sports medicine fellows. She strives to create a teaching environment that promotes curiosity and discussion.
Research Interests
- Sports Concussions
- Acute Care of the Athlete