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Leah Schecter, M.D.

  1. Geriatrician
  2. Internist

Location

  1. Jacksonville, Florida

Languages

EnglishSpanish

Leah Schecter, M.D., is a Senior Associate Consultant in the Division of Community Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, where she cares for individuals and families across Jacksonville and surrounding areas. She also serves as an instructor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Schecter specializes in geriatric care, providing comprehensive management for dementia and associated symptoms, as well as long-term treatment of chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Her expertise also includes preventive women's health and bilingual care for Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring personalized care and clear communication for diverse populations.

"I hope to provide a holistic approach to medical care and help my patients achieve their health goals throughout the stages of life," says Dr. Schecter. She values collaboration and individualized care to promote well-being at every age.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Schecter's clinical interests focus on optimizing health and supporting independence for patients:

  • Geriatric care: Longitudinal management of dementia and related conditions
  • Chronic disease management: Evidence-based strategies for hypertension and diabetes
  • Preventive women's health: Wellness screenings and proactive care for women
  • Bilingual care: Spanish-speaking patient services to ensure accessible, tailored care

Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Schecter enjoys drawing and painting, running, and traveling.

Dr. Schecter is currently accepting new patients at our Cannaday Primary Care location.

  1. 2023
    Fellowship - Geriatric MedicineYale School of Medicine
  2. 2022
    Residency - Primary Care Internal MedicineYale School of Medicine
  3. 2019
    MDUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine
  4. 2015
    Post-Baccalaureate Program - PremedicalGoucher College
  5. 2013
    BA - Social Studies, Language Citation in SpanishHarvard University

Certifications

  1. 2023
    Geriatric MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2022
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Nominated for membershipGold Humanism Honor Society
  2. 2017
    ’70 Endowed Award for Compassion Demonstrated by Medical StudentsGold Humanism Honor Society

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberAmerican Geriatrics Society

Publications