Summary

Dr. David Leonard earned his medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland after receiving his bachelors degree in chemistry from the New College of Sarasota, Florida. He continued his training as a surgical intern and completed his residency in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda in 1996. He remained as an attending physician teaching residents in otolaryngology from 1996 to 2002 and treating many high ranking members of the executive and legislative branches of government. During his tour at NNMC, he held numerous positions, including Assistant Residency Director, and Assistant Professor of Surgery (USUHS). Intimately involved with research he authored 10 journal articles. He was concurrently assigned to the USNS Comfort hospital ship as the sole Otolaryngologist from April 1998 to February 2002 and also completed the Navy War College's Command and Staff Program.
Dr. Leonard also served at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida as the Otolaryngology Department Head, Chairman of the Credentials Subcommittee, Vice-Chairman Executive Committee of the Medical Staff, and Director Surgical Services. He retired as a US Navy Captain with over 26 years of service, and joined Eastern Virginia Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists in 2010. He believes that patients want to be treated with respect by a caring physician. He is interested in all aspects of general otolaryngology. Dr. Leonard is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Walter Leonard has 6 locations

Eastern Virginia Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100Chesapeake, VA 23320
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Eastern Virginia Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

361 Southport Cir Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

2025 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456

Chesapeake General Hospital

736 Battlefield Blvd NChesapeake, VA 23320

Eastern Virginia Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

1037 Champions Way Ste 100Suffolk, VA 23435
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454

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38 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Chesapeake , VAHampton , VANorfolk , VAVirginia Beach , VA
Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Walter Leonard

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Walter Leonard has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Walter Leonard has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • Hearing Loss
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Health Sciences F E Hebert Schl Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. David Leonard's office located?
Dr. David Leonard's office is located at 500 Independence Pkwy Ste 100, Chesapeake, VA, 23320.
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Which hospitals is Dr. David Leonard affiliated with?
Dr. David Leonard is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

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