Ever wonder what your doctor or health provider does outside the exam room? Our Quick Questions series gives you a personal glimpse into the people of UVA.
Introduce yourself?
I am Leigh Cantrell; I am a gynecologist oncologist at the University of Virginia with a special interest in robotic surgery.
Hometown?
Brevard, NC
Specialty?
Gynecology Oncology
Why medicine?
Because I couldn’t imagine doing anything else! I love my job and think it an honor to take care of other people.
Best thing about UVA?
The people who work here!!!
Hobbies?
Hiking, reading and gardening
What would you do if you weren’t a doctor?
I would teach.
In my opinion, Dr. Leigh Cantrell is the most talented and yet humble person , who not only loves her job but also her patients. She is very dedicated to her patients and knows her job, responsibility , very well.
I Salute Dr. Cantrell !