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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What our families say

  • enero 17, 2026

    EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL

  • enero 07, 2026

    Every appointment has been a great experience!!

  • enero 07, 2026

    Dr Stubbs is amazing! From the very beginning of [...] diagnosis she has shown us kindness, listening with an open mind and helping us understand his condition. Her whole staff is definitely a representation of her!!! Wonderful!!

  • diciembre 13, 2025

    Had a very good appointment for my child Dr Stubbs cared to listen to what I had to say and explain everything from detail to detail. Definitely will go back if my child has anymore issues!

  • noviembre 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.

  • noviembre 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.'

  • noviembre 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.

  • noviembre 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.

  • noviembre 02, 2025

    The entire thing start to finish was a wonderful experience. She's such an asset to the Cooks network!

  • noviembre 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.

  • octubre 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

  • octubre 24, 2025

    Dr Stubbs is amazing! We are so lucky to have her as our provider!

  • octubre 15, 2025

    Very Pleased

  • octubre 15, 2025

    Dr. Stubbs is fantastic.

  • julio 01, 2025

    All encounters positive, kind, professional for a rather stressful day for our family

  • julio 01, 2025

    Dr Stubbs was amazing. Patient, thorough, extremely knowledgeable and made my child relax with the complexity of diagnosis.

  • junio 20, 2025

    Very good excellent service

  • junio 20, 2025

    The treatment was very good

  • junio 18, 2025

    Dr. Stubbs is THE BEST!!!!

  • junio 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!

  • junio 15, 2025

    Doctor Stubbs is amazing

  • junio 15, 2025

    Best hospital I have ever been to. Really pleased!

  • junio 07, 2025

    From beginning to end all 3 lady's made a good experience

  • junio 05, 2025

    The staff clearly communicated how to locate the office, where to park, and road construct issues to be aware of.

  • junio 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.

  • abril 21, 2025

    Was very knowledgeable about her history of past appts

  • abril 21, 2025

    Dr was great, answered our questions well and directed us on next steps.

  • abril 16, 2025

    Dr was extremeley detailed.

  • abril 16, 2025

    Everyone was great, We felt heard And not rushed. We really liked the staff.

  • marzo 27, 2025

    Rheumatology was great! And the sweet lady who did the blood work at the lab was amazing!

  • marzo 21, 2025

    Dr Stubbs and her staff are exceptional. We enjoy our visits

  • marzo 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!!

  • marzo 19, 2025

    Visits go smooth

  • marzo 19, 2025

    Dr Stubbs and nurse [...] they are doing awesome

  • marzo 05, 2025

    Excellent service

  • marzo 05, 2025

    Both nurse and doctor were very helpful

  • marzo 04, 2025

    We were really impressed with both doctors we saw during our visit to cooks.

  • febrero 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.

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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