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Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Nephrology
Duke University School of Medicine (2005)
Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, nephrotic syndrome, kidney cyst, and more.
301 West Poplar Street Suite 100
Walla Walla, WA 99362

Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD is a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA specializing in adult nephrology. She graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD is affiliated with Providence and Providence St. Mary Medical Center.

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Office Locations

301 West Poplar Street Suite 100
Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Some issues Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

  • Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
  • Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
  • Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
  • Polycystic kidney disease
  • Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
  • High blood pressure
  • Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

  • Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
  • Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 378
hospital care 106
inpatient care 106
lab tests 75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2013 were lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 321
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
lab tests 273

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 85
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 155
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 49
85 and over 31
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 48
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2014 were lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 405
hospital care 146
inpatient care 146
lab tests 318

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 115
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 25
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 34
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 55
Dementia 10
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2015 were lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 345
hospital care 103
inpatient care 103
lab tests 256

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 210
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 340
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 52
Less than 65 82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 59
Dementia 11
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2016 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 23
doctor visit 324
hospital care 101
inpatient care 101
lab tests 251

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 112
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 186
Black 0
Hispanic 20
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 27
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 60
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2017 were lab tests, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 20
doctor visit 318
hospital care 84
inpatient care 84
lab tests 201

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 111
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 190
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 24
Less than 65 49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 58
Dementia 12
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 64
doctor visit 340
hospital care 150
inpatient care 150
lab tests 116

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 189
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 31
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 60
Dementia 13
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 61
doctor visit 315
hospital care 91
inpatient care 91
lab tests 71

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 221
Black 0
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 31
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 58
Dementia 15
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 45
doctor visit 246
hospital care 108
inpatient care 108
lab tests 21

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 215
Black 0
Hispanic 19
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 33
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 58
Dementia 17
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2021 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 170
dialysis 28
doctor visit 287
hospital care 85
inpatient care 85
lab tests 22
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 128
Female 124
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 212
Black 0
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 33
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 57
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2022 were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 59
dialysis 16
doctor visit 297
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 133
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 28
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 28
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 54
Dementia 10
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis 29
doctor visit 323
hospital care 54
inpatient care 54

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 125
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 192
Black 0
Hispanic 23
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 81
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 29
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 75
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 57
Dementia 8
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated as a nephrologist in Walla Walla, WA were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw 114
dialysis 35
doctor visit 324
hospital care 94
inpatient care 94
lab tests 160
preventive care 11
vaccines 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 117
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 191
Hispanic 19
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 65
85 and over 29
Less than 65 42
65 to 74 90

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 52
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Cancer 10
Dementia 11

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2005. She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence St. Mary Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Providence, First Health, WellPoint, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, State of Washington Department of Corrections, College Place Police Department, Moda PPO, Evernorth PPO, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Interwest Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
CIGNA PPO
Medicare Advantage
Interplan PPO
TriWest
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Cigna
United Healthcare Medicaid
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)
Providence
First Health
WellPoint
Molina Healthcare
Aetna Medicare PPO
State of Washington Department of Corrections
College Place Police Department
Moda PPO
Evernorth PPO
First Choice PPO
Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO
Interwest Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 134 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Walla Walla, WA. 

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-05-31
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Leach took time to go over the meaning and context of the numerous numbers in my kidney function labs, and took lots of time to answer my questions about how to manage my food choices in order to keep my potassium level from getting too high. She made every effort to calm my fears, and advised that I ask my GP to order kidney labs for me at my annual appointment scheduled with my GP coming up in a few months. Dr .Leach is very knowledgeable, and also is a a caring person, and I feel very fortunate to have her helping me manage my kidney function, which seems to be holding steady around 42-44%, for which I am grateful.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-27
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Jennifer Leach is an outstanding nephrologist. Dedicated, throrough, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. She safeguards my father's general health by closely monitoring his kidney health, which is negatively affected by his congestive heart failure. She responds quickly to outward signs of dangerous fluid buildup, which has twice hospitalized my father. She gives our family the reassurance that she does everything possible to keep him healthy and provides us great comfort through that vigilance. She is clearly doing a wonderful job- Toots will be 100 in two months!
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-20
Patient verified via Press Ganey
We really learned a lot from our visit with Dr. Leach. It was not easy to get an appointment though as we had to wait a long time. I know doctors are busy but considering that she is a kidney specialist it was a little frustrating not being able to get in for a couple of months. We are just beginning this journey learning about kidneys so the wait was not a good thing. We were so thankful that we could do our appointment on zoom. We do not live close and going over the mountain would have been a hardship for us.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-23
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr Leach is the best Nephrologist you could ever ask for. I would and do put my health in her hands. I respect her as she does me. She puts term Healthcare team in action. She takes information from all other doctors that provide for me, as well as my input inorder to make healthcare plan. She is warm, empathetic and very knowledgeable. I feel heard, safe and in good hands. I am blessed to have her as my doctor.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-11
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Dr. Leach has been my nephrologist for the past 7 years. She is very professional and knowledgeable and is always well prepared with my medical information. She's very kind, warm, and compassionate. She shows interest in my life and family and has a great sense of humor. She's been my favorite doctor since I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-31
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Great experience w/ Dr. Leach refered by my urologist & didn't know what to expect. Wascthe hest new Dt Experience I have ever seen. She was very nice, easy to talk to, listened to my concerns. Answered my question & explained everything quite well. Was personable, peofessional, knowledgeable & excellent Dr. & person. Easy to relate to & talk to.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-05-10
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I never leave her office confused, totally understanding she listens, she doesn't miss anything, doctor helped me understand an issue I was having for some time now, with her listening and concern knowledges, I'm dealing with it and understand why I'm having dizziness, it's working, info that was given to me by this doctor, Thank You Much.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-11
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Dr. Leach has, from my first appointment with her, treated me with the utmost professionalism and compassion as a person. She listens to my concerns and question, give very complete and understandable answers and explanations. She is a doctor's doctor and I trust her care.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-13
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I go to this specialist annually to check on my kidney function. We collaborate on my lab values and what they mean, as well looking at all meds which might need to be adjusted. I know this specialist sees many patients. I feel like the staff are all there just for me.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-13
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Dr. Leach is a doll. Most kind person I have ever met. Whoever answers the phone in her office is very nice and polite. Makes you feel like a human being. A rareity. Dr. Leach was wonderful and worth the wait. BTW the nursing staff she has are outstanding also!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jennifer W. Leach, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $133 LYNPARZA
$133
Relypsa, Inc. $132 VELTASSA
$132
Amgen Inc. $43 Parsabiv
$29 		Sensipar
$14
Vifor Pharma, Inc. $12
$12
NxStage Medical, Inc. $11 System One
$11
Other $4 Thiola
$4
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $318
Education $16

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Leach is a specialist in adult nephrology in Walla Walla, WA. She attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Leach completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. These areas are among her clinical interests: renal artery stenosis, partial nephrectomy, and lupus nephritis. Dr. Leach's average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry. Her professional affiliations include Providence and Providence St. Mary Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Walla Walla, WA.

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