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Meet Dr. Leigh Anna Stubbs
Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, my journey to becoming a doctor was ignited by my biggest inspiration: my mother. As a rheumatoid arthritis warrior and nurse, she has a diverse and fascinating background in medicine including infectious disease, cardiology, gastroenterology, and as part of a medical helicopter crew. Through her, I discovered a deep sense of purpose in helping others during their most vulnerable moments.
Throughout my college and medical school journey, I explored many different fields of medicine, but the joy and fulfillment I experienced while caring for young patients led me to pediatrics and, ultimately, pediatric rheumatology. By caring for kids with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, localized scleroderma (morphea), systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic scleroderma, vasculitis and other rheumatology related conditions, I realized that this was my true calling.
Pediatric rheumatology is an exciting field with new discoveries and treatments continuing to be found! It blends the art and science of medicine, allowing me to unravel complex diagnostic puzzles and provide tailored treatment plans. As a pediatric rheumatologist, my mission is to be your trusted guide on your child's journey with a chronic autoimmune condition. I understand that this path may have been filled with months of uncertainty before reaching a specialist, but together, we will illuminate the way to a diagnosis and the next steps ahead. My ultimate goal is to achieve remission or relieve the symptoms of the condition, always keeping your child's well-being at the forefront. We may encounter relapses or "flares" along the way, but fear not, as we will navigate these together, adjusting our course as needed. Families are at the heart of my care approach, and I'm here to support, educate, and empower you throughout this journey.
Beyond patient care, I actively engage in national scientific organizations and societies such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Rheumatology. By staying connected and up to date with the latest advancements, I ensure that my patients receive the highest quality of care. Additionally, I have had the privilege of sharing my knowledge and expertise at national and regional conferences. I'm actively engaged with the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) as well as involvement in the Scleroderma Foundation.
Services
- Pediatric rheumatology specialist
- Persistent arthritis/joint pain care
- Autoimmune disease treatment
Reviews
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5
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| Provider explained things clearly |
5
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| Likelihood of recommending this provider |
5
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5
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What our families say
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November 10, 2025
Dr. Stubbs has been incredibly helpful to our child. Her personal touch and manner is greatly appreciated. Her patience and attentiveness to our concerns is a standard that all doctors and medical people should all hope to achieve.
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November 09, 2025
Everything was exceptional- from the atmosphere to the caring team of specialist we were in contact with. Everything was very efficient from the valet parking , dedicated checking-in area, having notes and paperwork ready for us to take back to my daughter's school, the pharmacist showing with props have to give injections and EpiPen style medications, the child life specialist explanation how to swallow pills in a kid friendly way, the offering of squishes to hold before and during lab work, etc. Thank you for all you do to make the process as easy as possible for both us as parents and for my child.'
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November 09, 2025
Dr. Stubbs was amazing and exceeded our expectations. She took the time to listen and engage with us concerning my daughter's past medical history which was much appreciated. We are confident in her recommendations. I also highly appreciate that she took the time to have both the pharmacist and child life to come to talk with us to make sure we were clear in everything. I do not remember their names, but they were both amazing as well.They even had another child life specialist meet us in the lab area to talk to my daughter before her lab work and be present during as well. We could not have asked for a more compassionate, knowledgable, or attentive team to help us navigate my child's medical needs.
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November 05, 2025
The whole staff. From front desk, the MA, to our Doctor. They are so kind, so loving and patient. When we visit Rheumatology, we know we will be heard and well taken care of.
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November 02, 2025
The entire thing start to finish was a wonderful experience. She's such an asset to the Cooks network!
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November 02, 2025
Dr. Stubbs is truly a phenomenal doctor. She listened to all my concerns, and really spent time trying to determine what was wrong. She made sure to create a treatment plan I was comfortable with, and was extremely thorough. I cannot say enough good things about her.
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October 24, 2025
Dr Stubbs is amazing! We are so lucky to have her as our provider!
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October 24, 2025
Dr Stubbs is amazing, she was very attentive and listened to me about the concerns I had. I felt very comfortable with her for my daughter
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October 15, 2025
Very Pleased
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October 15, 2025
Dr. Stubbs is fantastic.
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July 01, 2025
All encounters positive, kind, professional for a rather stressful day for our family
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July 01, 2025
Dr Stubbs was amazing. Patient, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and made my child relax with the complexity of diagnosis.
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June 20, 2025
Very good excellent service
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June 20, 2025
The treatment was very good
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June 18, 2025
Dr. Stubbs is THE BEST!!!!
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June 18, 2025
Dr. Stubbs truly truly cares about her patients! She is the absolute best! We always look forward to our visits with her. She is such a blessing to have as his doctor!
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June 15, 2025
Doctor Stubbs is amazing
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June 15, 2025
Best hospital I have ever been to. Really pleased!
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June 07, 2025
From beginning to end all 3 lady's made a good experience
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June 05, 2025
The staff clearly communicated how to locate the office, where to park, and road construct issues to be aware of.
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June 05, 2025
Dr. Stubbs was amazing. Fortunately, we do not need to continue with rheumatology, but I would recommend Dr. Stubbs to any family on that difficult journey.
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April 21, 2025
Was very knowledgeable about her history of past appts
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April 21, 2025
Dr was great, answered our questions well and directed us on next steps.
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April 16, 2025
Dr was extremeley detailed.
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April 16, 2025
Everyone was great, We felt heard And not rushed. We really liked the staff.
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March 27, 2025
Rheumatology was great! And the sweet lady who did the blood work at the lab was amazing!
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March 21, 2025
Dr Stubbs and her staff are exceptional. We enjoy our visits
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March 20, 2025
Dr. Stubbs was fantastic and knowledgeable. She made the appointment comforting and we left feeling properly cared for. Also, the individual who did the labs was phenomenal. She reassured my fearful child and made everything a breeze. These 2 stood out among the other very good staff. They definitely deserve recognition for their "bedside manner", professionalism, and expertise!!
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March 19, 2025
Visits go smooth
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March 19, 2025
Dr Stubbs and nurse [...] they are doing awesome
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March 05, 2025
Excellent service
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March 05, 2025
Both nurse and doctor were very helpful
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March 04, 2025
We were really impressed with both doctors we saw during our visit to cooks.
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February 21, 2025
Dr Stubbs was amazing. Sincere, present, and very insightful. Really appreciated learning from her and for the time she spent with my daughter and myself.
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February 11, 2025
Everyone from the valet service, to the office staff, tech staff, doctors, nurses, phlebotomist.. Everyone was extremely friendly, helpful, and very knowledgeable! We were so impressed! The entire facility is on point!
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February 01, 2025
She was very good
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January 31, 2025
We are sorry that my daughter is aging out. But are happy for to have been treated by Dr Stubbs. We will miss our visits
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January 31, 2025
Dr. Stubbs was absolutely wonderful. She took so much time with us and we were so grateful.
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January 30, 2025
Dr.Stubbs and staff are all amazing I have nothing but great things to say, they always take care of our needs in ever way possible.
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January 17, 2025
Dr. Stubbs is an amazing doctor. She listened to our concerns with empathy and she answered all of our questions thoroughly. We definitely recommend her.
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January 17, 2025
This was our first visit at Cook Children's Specialty Clinic. Dr. Stubbs provided us a very good experience by being intentionally present and empathetic toward our concerns for our daughter. She helped us understand concepts we were unfamiliar with and took the time to answer any and all questions we had. Very pleased with our experience.
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January 13, 2025
Dr. Stubbs is amazing. We have been trying for over a year to determine the cause of [...] pain. Dr. Stubbs asked many questions to get a complete health history and treated [...] with dignity and respect. Although [...] symptoms do not indicate a rheumatoid-related cause, Dr. Stubbs provided us referrals for a neurologist, a gynecologist, a GI doctor, as well as a pain management team to help us get to the bottom of my daughter's health problems. Dr. Stubbs approach was one of a team effort where [...] and I were Included In the decisions and treatment plans. We both felt listened to, supported, and respected. I will definitely recommend Dr. Stubbs to others.
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January 09, 2025
The entire visit was amazing!! Every single person we came into contact with was very pleasant and helpful!!!
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January 09, 2025
Dr. Stubbs went above and beyond to help my kids with their care. The office did an excellent job staying aware of incoming weather and informing us with changes to the schedule so we could adjust our travel plans.
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January 09, 2025
Dr. Stubbs and her staff were amazing. They went above and beyond all our expectations.
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January 09, 2025
This was the time we had a visit with dr Stubbs but she was very patient in concern about my child
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January 03, 2025
Dr.Stubbs and her staff are absolutely angels on Earth. Dr. Stubborn spent an extensive amount of time with our daughter, completing a very thorough exam and answered our numerous questions. We are so impressed by the care she gave our family.
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December 20, 2024
Everyone we encountered was kind and efficient
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December 06, 2024
I absolutely love Dr.Stubbs!! And the nursing staff.
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December 06, 2024
I absolutely love Dr.Stubbs. She is great at communicating and educating. I know that when [...] leaves her concerns or questions (or us parents) questions are answered. I trust Dr.Stubbs care with [...]. I know that [...] will always be taken care of by Dr.Stubbs and the rheumatology department. She is a BLESSING! Anytime I have questions or concerns, everyone in the office is pleasant! Thank you all for taking care of [...] so well!
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December 04, 2024
We have been blown away by the care, attentiveness, and support of the staff. The facility is incredible.
Education
- Medical school:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
- Residency:
- Pediatric Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX
- Fellowship:
- Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- Board certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- ABP Board Certified in General Pediatrics
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- ABP Pediatric Rheumatology Board Certification
Affiliations
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American College of Rheumatology Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
- Phi Beta Kappa (Epsilon of Texas Chapter)
- Rheumatologic Dermatology Society
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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