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Division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine
RHEUMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
Leandra Woolnough

Leandra Woolnough, M.D., MSCS

Clinical Associate Professor

Department: MD-PEDS-IMMUNOLOGY
Business Phone: (352) 294-5252

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About Leandra Woolnough

My name is Leandra Woolnough and I am an assistant professor and pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Florida. I chose a career in pediatric rheumatology because of the opportunity to make contributions to my field through research and improve the lives of children with rheumatic disease.

I earned an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. I returned to my hometown of Dallas, TX to earn my medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical Center. I completed my residency training in General Pediatrics at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and stayed in Dallas to complete my fellowship training in Pediatric Rheumatology. As a junior faculty member at UT Southwestern, I earned a Master of Science in Clinical Science and also received the Clinical Scholars Award. I joined the faculty as an assistant professor at the University of Florida Division of Pediatric Rheumatology in 2018.

I am the Program Director of the UF Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship. On a national level, I am active in education, research, and advocacy. I have training in using musculoskeletal ultrasound. I have participated in efforts to define the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of children with rheumatic disease. As a clinical researcher, I collaborate with musculoskeletal radiology, physical medicine & rehabilitation, healthcare equity and community engagement. Through my clinical work and research efforts, I am striving to improve the health of children with rheumatic disease.

When I am not at work, I enjoy running and spending time with my family.

Additional Positions:
Medical Director
2023 – Current · UF Pediatric Infusion Center
Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director
2021 – Current · University of Florida Department of Pediatrics

Accomplishments

  1. Excellence in Medical Student Education

    University of Florida, College of Medicine

  2. Exemplary Teaching Award

    University of Florida – College of Medicine

  3. Golden Apple Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education

    University of Florida – College of Medicine

  4. Clinical Scholars Award

    Center for Translational Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center

  5. Bryan Williams, M.D. Scholar

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

  6. UT Southwestern Alumni Scholarship

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

  7. UT Southwestern Dean’s Competitive Scholarship

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

  8. Girl Scout Gold Award

    Girl Scouts of the USA

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. PAS5020 – Intro to Medicine 2

    College of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
    American Board of Pediatrics
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties

  • Pediatrics

Subspecialties

  • Pediatric Rheumatology

Areas of Interest

  • Dermatomyositis
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Scleroderma
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
  • Uveitis

Research Profile

Areas of Interest

  • Health Equity
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
  • Ultrasound in Rheumatic Disease
  • facilitation of physical activity and exercise
  • medical education

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Steering Committee Research Coordinator Network (RCN) Vice Chair

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS RHEUMATOLOGY RES ALL

  2. Longitudinal Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS RHEUMATOLOGY RES ALL

  3. OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF PEDIATRIC RHEUMATIC DISEASES: THE CARRA REGISTRY

    Active

    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    DUKE UNIVERSITY CLINICAL RES INST via CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS RHEUMATOLOGY RES ALL

Education

  1. Master of Science in Clinical Science – MSCS

    UT Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Dallas, TX

  2. Fellowship – Pediatric Rheumatology

    UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX

  3. Residency – Pediatrics

    Children’s Medical Center of Dallas Dallas, Texas

  4. Medical School

    UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX

  5. Bachelor of Science – Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

    Johns Hopkins University Baltimore

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-5252
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100296
 GAINESVILLE FL 326103003
Business Street:
1600 SW Archer Road
 Gainesville FL 32610