Meet the Doctors and Staff
Meet Our Team
- Over 30 Years of Experience- Most Insurance Accepted- We Take Time With Each Patient Individually
Learn more about our team at Thomas Leech OD PC. Our professionals take the time to explain and educate the patients about their eye condition. They'll help you understand your nearsightedness and farsightedness thoroughly. We don't rush through our patients. Call us to schedule an appointment with us.
Meet Dr. Thomas Leech
Dr. Leech graduated in 1980 from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon, and has been in private practice in Douglas County for the past 26 years. Before Optometry school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Southern Oregon University in 1974 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center in 1975.
Dr. Leech also received his Law degree from Northwestern College of Law at Lewis and Clark College in 1986. Dr. Leech has held various positions in the community, including the Board of Directors for Central Douglas County YMCA and Umpqua Valley Community Projects.
He has been active in Boy Scouts of America for 18 years, including Chairman of the Douglas Fir District, and is currently a Scoutmaster. He has also been a member of the Roseburg Rotary Club for 16 years. Dr. Leech has been married to Julie for 26 years with two grown sons and a new grandson born in August of this year.
He enjoys many outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, and running. In 2012, he finished his first 100-mile race, the Rio Del Lago Ultramarathon.
Dr. Leech believes that the foundation of quality eye care is a healthy doctor-patient relationship. Taking pleasure in providing the highest quality of personal care for each patient, his goal is to provide an engaging and comfortable environment to satisfy the visual needs and requirements of each patient.
When you see Dr. Leech, you will leave with your concerns addressed, your eye health questions answered, and solutions to your visual needs.
Meet Kathy
Kathy has been working with Dr. Leech since 2011 and has worked in the eye care field for 16 years. She is the Optical Manager and oversees the purchasing, marketing, and displays for the office. She has an excellent eye for style and can help patients select the right frame and lenses for fit and function. With her years of experience, she is an expert in dispensing, adjusting, and frame repair.
Meet Debi Laurance
Debi has over 22 years of experience working with Dr. Leech and wears many hats in our office. She will sometimes be seen at the reception desk as well as in pre-testing, contact lens training, frame styling, dispensing glasses, and her primary focus is insurance billing. She enjoys the interaction with patients, whether insurance-related, frame selection, or scheduling an appointment. She is always happy to help!
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