Leah Bucholz
Physician Assistant
With a 15-year military medicine history providing top-notch patient care in diverse clinical and field environments, Leah possess extensive experience in both the military and civilian sectors. She served as a combat medic for 8 years before transitioning to an Army Physician Assistant. Some of her key positions included serving as a paratrooper with the prestigious 82nd Airborne division including a 15-month deployment to Iraq. She was the clinic NCOIC at 6th Ranger training Battalion, an Infantry battalion PA in the 101st Airborne Division followed by selection and assignment as the first woman Special Forces Physician Assistant.
As an Aeromedical Physician Assistant in the military she worked autonomously in austere environments and managed both traumatic injuries as well as critical care medical issues independently. Since transitioning to the civilian sector, she has practiced clinically as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant as well as an entrepreneur. She is the owner and CEO of a medical consulting practice dedicated to fighting for veterans to establish and maintain medical compensation and pension. She is a compassionate team-oriented provider who cares about details and takes pride in a job not only completed but done well with patient satisfaction.
My Why:
Stepping foot onto the Warrior Heart Grounds was a very powerful experience for me. I just happened to pay a visit to the property during a networking event in 2018. A very strong desire to develop my relationship with the organization was born. When the right time came along, I knew that I had to make a step to be a part of something that felt like home for me.
Although I am no longer serving on active duty, being a part of this team is truly inspirational. As a military Physician Assistant, I did everything to keep warriors in the fight. My heart now belongs to repairing them after their long journeys. To give hope to veterans and first responders when they are in their darkest place is my life’s work both on and off the battlefield. Warriors heart has given me the opportunity to continue my mission.
