Dr. Leah M. Schulte, MD | SPRINGFIELD, VA | Orthopedic Surgeon

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Dr. Leah Schulte is an orthopedic surgeon who has dedicated more than two decades to helping patients with bone, joint, and muscle conditions. She earned her medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and brings 21 years of experience to her practice. Dr. Schulte is fluent in English.

Dr. Schulte practices at The George Washington University Hospital and sees patients in Springfield, Virginia. She specializes in treating osteoarthritis and knee osteoarthritis, helping patients manage joint pain and stiffness. Her approach includes coordinating physical therapy sessions and using diagnostic tools like extremity X-rays to better understand each patient's condition. Patients have given Dr. Schulte an average rating of 2.9 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
2.9

9 Ratings
21 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
5 written reviews
1 specialty
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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She doesn't educate or advises her patients and rushes into surgery based on what she hear from her colleagues. Unfortunately I had surgery with her even though I was advised by other doctors outside of Kaiser not do the surgery. Dr. Schulte barely talks to her patients. Patients are not doctors they don't know what they should do after an injury but she does not advise anything. I asked her over the phone to meet with her before my surgery so I can explain my situation to her; she did't have time for it but has the time to go directly into the surgery!! If I Was I diagnose properly then I didn't have to go through an Open surgery cutting deep into my muscles and ligaments, very much regretting it!! God help others from some inexperienced doctors at KAISER in Virginia !!

October 10th, 2018

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I went to Dr. Schulte with a torn muscle and nearly died from preventable complications. I had to spend nearly a week in a step down hospital unit and it took almost two years to recover. I highly recommend avoiding.

January 30th, 2017

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I went to her for a torn muscle and nearly died from preventable complications. I spent nearly a week in a step down unit in a hospital. It took me nearly two years to recover.

January 29th, 2017

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Didn't care for her. Seemed arrogant and made me wait over an hour then spent five minutes with me. Also overheard her being extremely rude to her office staff.

May 20th, 2016

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Dr. Schulte is an excellent surgeon with great bedside manner. She is very personable & takes great pride in her work.

June 17th, 2012

SPRINGFIELD MEDICAL CENTER

6551 LOISDALE CTSPRINGFIELD, VA 22150

Tel: (800) 777-7904

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Leah Michelle Schulte, MD	Dr. Joseph Hanna, MD	Dr. Clifford Hinkes, MD, FAAOS	Dr. Vinh Tran, DO, FAAOS
Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery	Orthopedic Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.9 (9 Ratings)	4.2 (37 Ratings)	4.2 (16 Ratings)	4.4 (33 Ratings)
21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
SPRINGFIELD , VA	Washington , DC	Chevy Chase , MD	Vienna , VA
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University	Med School: Howard University College of Medicine	Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Washington, D.C.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Case Western Reserve University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Which hospitals is Dr. Leah Schulte affiliated with?: Dr. Leah Schulte is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.
Where is Dr. Leah Schulte's office located?: Dr. Leah Schulte's office is located at 6551 LOISDALE CT, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22150.

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