Welcome!
I’m Leigh Saint-Louis, M.D., Board Certified in Family Medicine. Thank you for visiting!
Scroll down for location, hours, insurance info, etc., if you are a new patient.
But first, some exciting news!
On September 1st, 2011,
my office opened in its new space
at the Tamarack Wellness Center
in south Eugene!
Click here for a hand-drawn map.
More maps here (scroll down).
Please see this blog entry for many more details!
You will still have the free parking, do-it-your-way appointment scheduling,
cozy atmosphere, and personal touch which you expect as my patient.
Same email, voicemail, fax and cellphone.
Only the location will have changed!
And now, back to our regularly-scheduled introduction…
As a family doctor, I am a holistic practitioner, taking into consideration the interactions of all physiological processes with the social, environmental, and psychic aspects of your life. Family medicine is the only “all-ages” specialty: I take care of newborns and kids, teens and grownups, and older folks. By training and temperament, I take particular care with GLBT and Trans folk, who have often been underserved by the medical community.
My main job is to protect your health. I believe everyone deserves a personal physician: one who knows you well, and who knows what you want and need, to be safe, strong, and free.
In terms of my personal style, I practice “slow medicine” for all ages: taking plenty of time to collaborate with you, rather than rushing to dictate what I think you should do, then rushing you out the door. You are the expert in your body… and I know a lot about Western medicine. Let’s put our heads together, and come up with a plan! I also prioritize translating scientific jargon into plain language, whether it comes from the latest research, or from the specialist you saw last week. See the “Handouts” tab for some examples.
Location:
3575 Donald Street, Suite 230, at the Tamarack Center in Eugene, Oregon (94705).
Contact me:
Toll-free voicemail/e-fax, 866-581-5559
Email, leigh@drleigh.org
Salespeople/ spammers: I may not reply. Note: I do not accept visits or free offers from drug company representatives.
Appointment hours:
Monday 9 am – 2 pm
Tuesday 1 pm – 6 pm
Thursday 1 pm – 6 pm
Saturday 9 am – 2 pm
Book your own appointment, at your convenience, on the “Visit Me” page, above.
Ask me about after-hour, off-day, and housecall appointments, if medically necessary.
These are the hours during which you can make appointments. If there are no appointments, I’m not there! I do not have a nurse or receptionist to answer your questions, if you “walk in”! I see patients by appointment only.
About insurance:
I have contracts with four, and only four, insurance companies:
1. Providence (PEBB)
2. Regence (Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
3. PacificSource
4. LifeWise
This means that, for customers of these insurance companies, I am “in network”, which means your insurance may pay for a bigger portion of any visits you make to me. (Out-of-pocket deductibles, copays, and coinsurance still apply, according to the terms of your individual policy.)
I am not a contractor for ODS, OHP, Medicare, Medicaid, or anyone else. For those companies, I am “out of network,” and a different set of benefits apply.
I’m always happy to see patients with any kind of insurance, or with no insurance at all! Please visit the “Services” tab, to view flexible payment plans.
Are you a chronic pain patient?
Please click here and scroll down, for a word about chronic pain.
About babies and shots:
I am a vaccine-friendly physician. Although my goal is to offer shots as a convenience to my patients of all ages, I do not stock vaccines at this time. In the meanwhile, the Public Health Department offers low-cost shots to adults and children. I can let you know what shots are recommended, on a schedule that works best for your family and you.
How to use this website:
Click the “Contact Me” tab at the top of the screen, to find out how to contact me.
Click the “Visit Me” tab at the top of the screen, to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
To use the online scheduler, read the instructions carefully!
Click the “Services” tab at the top of the screen, to find out what I offer.
Click the “Forms” tab at the top of the screen, to view my official policies, including privacy and identity protection. Here you’ll also see official forms for you to fill out and/or read and sign.
The “About Dr. Leigh” tab, at the top of the screen, will tell you where I’m coming from; the “Blog” tab contains commentary on current health news, and the “Handouts” tab contains links to other interesting reading!
I’m on Facebook, Twitter, and Plaxo. Friend me and I’ll friend you back!
Please email me if you notice any problems using this website.
Hope to see you soon.
– Dr. Leigh
