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Leslie C. Avant, M.D.

  1. Palliative Care Specialist
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  1. Phoenix, Arizona

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English

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Leslie C. Avant, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She also serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

Dr. Avant earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Her clinical practice centers on the management of symptoms associated with chronic, life-limiting illnesses. She is committed to advocating for patients and their families across the healthcare continuum, fostering understanding of complex medical conditions, and guiding individuals through challenging decision-making processes.

  1. Cachexia
  2. Cancer-related fatigue
  3. Cancer-related pain
  4. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
  5. Depression
  6. Dyspnea
  1. Palliative care
  • Symptom Management for patients with Advanced Heart Failure
  • Symptom Management for patients with Cancer
  • Palliative Care for older adults
  1. 2021
    Fellowship - Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  2. 2020
    Residency - Internal Medicine Women’s Health Track Clinical Skills TrackTinsley Harrison Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 2017
    Doctor of MedicineSchool of Medicine Birmingham, University of Alabama
  4. 2003
    Master of Science - AccountancyCollege of Business Auburn, Auburn University
  5. 2002
    BS - AccountancyCollege of Business Auburn, Auburn University

Awards and honors

  1. 2024
    Top Teacher by Division: Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative CareDepartment of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  2. 2023
    Top Teacher by Division: Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative CareDepartment of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 2022
    Top Teacher by Division: Gerontology, Geriatrics, and Palliative Care Department of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  4. 2020
    William E. Dismukes Award of Excellence: Outstanding Senior Resident Internal Medicine Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  5. 2019
    Women’s Health Track Chief ResidentInternal Medicine Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Professional memberships

  1. 2024 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Physicians
  2. 2022 - 2024
    Clinical Skills ScholarHeersink School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 2022 - present
    MemberAlliance for Academic Internal Medicine
  4. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  5. 2020 - present
    MemberAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

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