Dr. Richard Preston Leggett, MD

Severe Medical Misdiagnosis & Violation of Rights I was brought to this ER in the middle of a life-threatening medical crisis caused by a toxic interaction between my daily snri meds and a standard dose of cough dxm. My med is a known potent inhibitor that can cause cough medicine levels to spike to toxic, dissociative levels. Instead of identifying this pharmacological emergency (Serotonin Syndrome Toxidrome), the staff dismissed my involuntary physical thrashing and confusion as "behavioral issues." I was denied a medical bed and involuntarily committed to a psych ward for over a week. While there, I was coerced into taking anti psych meds under the threat of a 2-week extension if I refused. This was a documented substance-induced episode, not a psychiatric one. The hospital’s failure to screen for this well-known drug interaction led to medical trauma and a total violation of my rights. I am sharing this so others on maintenance medications know this facility may prioritize a… psychiatric label over actual toxicological care.

Michelle the secretary/receptionist is the most hateful human being on the face of the earth. I have complained more than once but Dr. Leggett doesn't care. He can be nice one visit and off the charts with his own anxiety the next. I think he is burnt out and needs to retire. I dread going every time. I wish I didn't need psych meds but I do. A patient is going to end up hurting themselves after one of his tirades. I wish I had filmed them both with my phone last time. Maybe someone at Lewis Gale would pay attention before it's too late.

dr. Leggett should just go on ahead and quit his job if he has any care for his patients because he just he may be just getting too old and you know Maniac like I said rethink his career for his patients good that's all I have to say

DR..Leggett is s wonderful man. He always is considering of any problems or.questions; that, I may have. He's helped me cope with so many things. I'm very grateful to have him as my Doctor.

I had been with a Dr who had me on so many medications I didn't know if I was coming or going. It took Dr Leggett awhile to get it all figured out, but when he did he gave me my life back. He brought me from 9 pills a day to just 2. I love the fact that he is not a pill pusher. I have been seeing him for over 10 years now and am thankful for him each and everyday. I recommend him highly.

I have been seeing Dr. Leggett for several years. I was on a waiting list for 4-5 months but they did, in fact, keep my name and call when they had an opening. He got my meds right on the first visit and it made a huge positive change for me. He has changed things up when they weren't working, if needed. He is a kind and quiet man and not a big talker. Having said that, it may help to plan ahead and write down what you want him to know., what problems you're having, etc. He may not ask '50 questions' but I do think he takes all the information he can get (from what he does ask, and what you provide) and makes a wise medical decision with that information. There are many negative comments here about Michelle, but I will say the opposite. I have never had an issue with her at all. She is very 'matter of fact', no chit chat, etc - but I think that is her just her personality. She has helped me reschedule appointments, calls to remind me of appointments, all of those… things. FYI, I was referred to this office by a well respected medical professional in our community and I am so glad that I was. I was new to mental health practitioners when I first began seeing him, and my life has dramatically changed for the better since then. I was recently told by a leading doctor in Roanoke that unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of psychiatrists in the Roanoke Valley and it is hard to get in to see ANYONE - so truly, I am grateful for Dr Leggett and his staff.

I attempted to make an appointment. This website said that they were accepting new patients. I was rudely informed that they were not accepting new patients even though I was given their name by my doctor. I asked if they could refer me to someone else. They said they didn't have any information and told me to check my phone book.

Dr Leggett is a good Dr overall. He can be quite moody and get upset on a dime then stare at you like you have just committed a crime. For a patient with any sort if mental health issue, that is thee worst thing one needs. The biggest issue though is not that, it is Michelle the receptionist. She is rude, has a chip on her shoulder and HATEFUL as can be. If I had acted that way in any of my jobs, I would have been fired the same day. Forget how long or loyal a patient you have been, if there is a question/ issue and she calls, be ready right then/ right there. Of course if you call, you get blown off. I like Dr Leggett for the most part (though I get anxious if I am yelled at and sternly stared down).... we get along for the most part quite well. BUT, I am so anxious when going I know she will be there. I have seen so many reviews talking about this bitter, rude woman.... why she keeps her job? It is sad that someone that rude is allowed to treat patients this way. Each and every… person I know locally that goes here, says similar. This woman has no business working with the public. Also for the person on here who is obviously her, well if it is the 'disruptive' patients fault, why so, so, so, so..... so.... so many complaints? No, this is one lady who needs a nice quiet office with *no* public contact.

He has a poor bedside manner and takes any question like it is an attack on his competency.

This doctor is rude, arrogant and clueless doesn't even begin to describe him. I wouldn't trust him to treat ANYONE I care about. There are so many doctors out there that are good, doctors like Dr. Leggett are an embarrassment to his profession. I honestly don't know how he's been able to keep his license and/or stay in business as long as he has.