About
Leah D. Tatum, MD, FACOG
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Dr. Tatum and her husband spend most of their time chasing after their young twins! They love to get outside and hike, kayak, and play golf, as well as traveling to new places and meeting new people. She also enjoys painting, crafting, and cooking. Her favorite local spots include walks along South Congress, viewing the city at sunset from Zilker Park, and Torchy’s Tacos!
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I was drawn to medicine from a background in engineering, as medicine allowed me to put my problem-solving ability to use in an exciting and useful way. I truly enjoy developing relationships with women that allow me to take part in beautiful moments throughout their lives. I believe good care starts with great communication, compassion, and mutual respect, creating a safe place for my patients without any judgment that allows us to work together as a team to make personalized healthcare decisions.
Services
- Abnormal Pap Smears
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Abnormal Pap Smears
Most times, the results of a pap smear may return as normal. However, results can come back as abnormal. Determining the type of abnormality will help your ARC doctor decide your treatment.
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- Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
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Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provids information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
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- Comprehensive Gynecological Care
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Comprehensive Gynecological Care
A gynecologist sees patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
- Comprehensive Obstetric Care
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Comprehensive Obstetric Care
Obstetrical care is a term used to describe the management of both normal and complicated pregnancy as well as the delivery and postpartum periods.
- da Vinci Surgery
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da Vinci Surgery
ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.
- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Fertility Care
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Fertility Care
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
- Flu Shots
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Flu Shots
A flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
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Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Flu vaccine can help prevent a flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.
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- Gender Inclusive Care
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Gender Inclusive Care
Gender Inclusive Care is an approach to healthcare that respects and responds to the diverse health needs and experiences of our patients, regardless of their gender identity and/or expression. We welcome our patients to an environment free from bias and discrimination that is tailored to each individual's health needs (i.e. gender-inclusive language and terminology).
- Genetic Screening
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Genetic Screening
Genetic screening is the process of testing for a genetic disorders that may be passed to offspring.
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- High Risk Pregnancy Care
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High Risk Pregnancy Care
A high-risk pregnancy is one where the mother or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies.
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- Hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. In some cases, other parts of the reproductive system may be removed.
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- Hysteroscopy
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Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is the exam of the inside of the cervix and uterus. It uses a thin, lighted, flexible tube called a hysteroscope.
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- Irregular Cycles
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Irregular Cycles
Irregular cycles, can occur for many reasons. Factors may include natural hormonal shifts, hormonal birth control, stress, exercise, or weight loss.
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- Labor and Delivery
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Labor and Delivery
For your convenience and to provide you with the best care, ARC Ob/Gyn doctors are credentialed to deliver at a hospital near your clinic location.
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- Laparoscopy
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Laparoscopy
A laparoscopy is a procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. It can also examine a woman’s pelvic organs.
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- Mammograms
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Mammograms
Mammograms play a key role in early breast cancer detection and can help decrease breast cancer deaths. Often, a mammogram can detect cancer, noncancerous or benign tumors, and cysts before they can be felt.
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- Menopause
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Menopause
An ARC Ob/Gyn physician can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
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- Nexplanon®
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Nexplanon®
IUDs are small T-shaped devices that help prevent pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus to make it hard for sperm to enter the cervix.
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- Painful Periods
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Painful Periods
To diagnose painful periods, your ARC healthcare provider will ask about your health history. Your ARC doctor will do a physical and pelvic exam.
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- Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
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Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
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- Postpartum Care
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Postpartum Care
Your ARC doctor will show you what to expect and how to manage soreness and discharge, soreness, mood changes, and more after delivery.
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- Preconception Counseling
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Preconception Counseling
If you're planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks for both you and your baby. Preconception counseling can help prepare you for your new journey.
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- Prenatal Medical Care
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Prenatal Medical Care
Prenatal care provides the best care for you and your unborn child. It also helps prepare you for the delivery of a healthy baby.
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- Preparing for Pregnancy
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Preparing for Pregnancy
If you're planning to become pregnant, you want to take the best care of you and your baby to help reduce risks. Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an ARC Ob/Gyn physician or Nurse Practitioner.
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- Preparing for Your Baby
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Preparing for Your Baby
Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an Ob/Gyn physician or Nurse Practitioner.
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- Preventive Gynecology
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Preventive Gynecology
Preventive gynecology involves regular examinations and screenings to help detect and treat abnormalities that can be affecting your health.
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- Routine Obstetrics
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Routine Obstetrics
Routine obstetric care refers to medical services provided for your pregnancy during the delivery and postpartum periods.
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- Sonography
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Sonography
A sonogram is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound waves, to look at the organs and structures in your pelvic area.
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- STD Screening and Treatment
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STD Screening and Treatment
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Tubal Ligation
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Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation, or “tying your tubes,” is a surgical procedure that prevents you from becoming pregnant.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical School
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA, 2013
Residency
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX, 2017
Education
BS in Biology and B.S. in Engineering, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA, 2008
Professional Positions
- Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Member, Travis County Medical Society
Awards & Honors
- Resident Teaching Award, Department of Women’s Health, University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School, 2015
- Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2022, 2024
- 2023 Best in Birth Austin for best Ob/Gyn
- Kravitz-Marcus Award for Outstanding Service to ARC & the Community, Austin Regional Clinic, 2022
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