Dr. Baxter C J Leonard, MD

Dr. Baxter Leonard is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 54 years to caring for patients and families. He earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. His extensive experience spans more than five decades of practice, providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages. Dr. Leonard is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Leonard practices at Catawba Valley Family Medicine Medical Arts in Hickory, North Carolina, and is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center. He specializes in treating allergic conditions, including rhinitis and various allergic reactions that can affect daily life. His treatment approach includes advanced allergy therapies such as allergen immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy to help patients build tolerance to specific allergens. Additionally, he performs colonoscopy …procedures as part of comprehensive preventive care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Leonard highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.