Leah B. Topper, MD

I chose to become a doctor so I could combine my love for science with my enjoyment of helping others. I try to approach every patient as a whole person and help them achieve lifelong health. My areas of interest include sports medicine, ultrasound-guided injections, regenerative medicine, custom orthotics, acute and overuse sports injuries, minor fracture care, non-operative management of osteoarthritis and chronic tendinopathy, plant-based nutrition, and urgent care. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog going to the beach, hiking, exercising, and traveling. I also love watching all UNC sports!

I chose to become a doctor because I love caring for individuals and helping them maximize their life and health. The physician-patient relationship is especially unique and I wanted to be a source of support, motivation and healing for others. My goal is to help all patients maximize their quality of life and live life to their fullest. I strive to focus on the person and understand the various issues that affect ones health. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and my hope is to understand the individual and how we, as a team, can navigate to improve their health. Outside of the office, I love to bake, exercise and spend time with my family.

My passion for sports medicine emerged from my love for movement and physical activity. Residency training and board-specialization in sports further developed my ability to help patients optimize their movement, physical health, and function so they can participate in sports and activities they love. Similar to sports, teamwork is key, and I view the patient-provider relationship as a team, working in partnership with patients to develop an individualized plan to facilitate progression towards their goals. I encourage patients to play an active role in their care and integrate patient education to promote long term health and well-being.