New Family Physician Takes "The Road Less Traveled"

Dr. Amy Leech

In 1920, Robert Frost wrote a now-famous poem that talked about "the road less traveled". A fitting verse that can best describe the journey Dr. Amy C. Leech has taken and how it has brought her to Barnesville.

Born and raised in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Dr. Leech began her career in the medical field as a laboratory technician at Belmont Community Hospital where she worked for approximately 8 years. In 2000, Dr. Leech received her Bachelors of Science degree in biology from West Liberty State College. It was during this time Dr. Leech found herself at a "professional" crossroads. "I was told by a former boss I needed to make a decision between working and going to school. I had raised my family so I decided to follow my life-long dream and become a doctor." states Leech. And so she took that "road". In June of 2006, Dr. Leech received her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. In July of that same year, Dr. Leech began her Residency program at Mount Clemens Medical Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan were she served as the Chief Resident for the 2008-2009 year.

Attracted by the Cosmopolitan lifestyle, most graduate physicians' journey towards the big cities to begin their practice as a doctor. This however was not the case for Dr. Leech. "I had job offers to stay in the Mount Clemens and Detroit area to practice medicine but after much thought, I really wanted to return home to my family. I enjoy the small town atmosphere and knew Barnesville was the place for me" commented Leech.

Recently joining the Medical Staff at Barnesville Hospital, Dr. Leech will be providing family medicine services to patients in Barnesville and the surrounding communities. She is Board-Certified by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians.

Dr. Amy Leech is married to Dr. William Leech who is Professor Emeritus of Physics at West Liberty State College. Amy has two sons, a stepson and five grandchildren. Her son Charles just completed his second tour of duty in Iraq as a helicopter mechanic in the United States Army while her son Jonathan is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in Pittsburgh. Her Stepson Albert is a jet mechanic for Bombardier Services Corporation in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Both Dr. Leech and her husband enjoy spending time with their family and friends and attending baseball games.

Dr. Leech is located in Suite 121 at the Barnesville Medical Center and can be reached at 740-425-5780.