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Summary
- Dr. Leacock MD, FAHA, FAAN, FNCS, is a neurointensivist and vascular neurologist in Columbia, SC. He is board certified in neurology, vascular neurology, and neurocritical care. Dr. Leacock completed his medical education at Howard University, his residency training at Temple University Hospital, and neurocritical care fellowship at Wayne State University/Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr. Leacock is currently Clinical Professor with the University of South Carolina Department of Surgery and Prisma Health Midlands. He has previously served as Acting Medical Director of the Neuro ICU at Prisma Health Richland, Stroke Center Medical Director at Prisma Health Upstate, Associate Professor in the Division of Neurocritical Care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Stroke Center Medical Director at Pitt County Memorial Hospital (currently ECU Health). Through national committee involvement, Dr. Leacock has gained leadership experience with the American Heart Association, American Academy of Neurology, Neurocritical Care Society, and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has participated in scholarly publications with stroke, health disparities, and inclusivity. He has been recognized with a Palmetto Health Men of Impact Honoree (currently Prisma Health), President's Service Award at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and a "Caring Physician" Award at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Hospital.
Education & Training
Temple University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 1995 - 1998
Howard UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
Howard University College of MedicineClass of 1992
Concordia UniversityB. Sc., Exercise Science, 1981 - 1985
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 1999 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2012 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2003 - 2026
MS State Medical License 2010 - 2012
PA State Medical License 1996 - 2004
MI State Medical License 1999 - 2000
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)Neurocritical Care
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- President's Service Award Pitt County Memorial Hospital, 2008
- Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Dedication Office of Multicultural Affairs, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 2003
- "Caring Physician" Award Pastoral Care Department Saint Louis University Hospital, 2003
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Roles in Academic Neurology Departments.Andrew R Spector, Nimish A Mohile, Madeline Chadehumbe, Raina Croff, Charles C Flippen Ii
Neurology. 2024-11-26 - 6 citationsDeveloping the Neurology Diversity Officer: A Roadmap for Academic Neurology Departments.Nimish Mohile, Andrew R. Spector, Ima Ebong, Charles Flippen, Camilo Gutierrez
Neurology. 2021-01-05 - 16 citationsReducing neurodisparity: Recommendations of the 2017 AAN Diversity Leadership Program.Erika Marulanda-Londoño, Michelle Bell, Omotola A Hope, Rodney O. Leacock, Cumara B. O’Carroll
Neurology. 2019-01-18
Journal Articles
- Venous thrombosis with both heterozygous factor V Leiden (R507Q) and factor II (G20210A)Bhaijee, F, Jordan, B., Pepper, DJ., Leacock, R., Rock, WA Jr., Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 1/1/2012
- Spinal cord infarction with multiple etiologic factorsMillichap, JJ. Sye, B and Leacock, R, Journal of General Internal Medicine, 1/1/2007
- Neuroimaging pathology of the progression of a unilateral to bilateral medial medullary strokeGondim, F. de AA. Cruz-Flores, S, and Leacock, RO, Cerebrovascular Diseases, 1/1/2006
Abstracts/Posters
- Analysis of comorbidities in ischemic stroke patients (P6.278), University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Campus.Cochran, T., et al, American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, 5/1/2014
- Subconjunctival hemorrhages secondary to severe labile hypertension after small diencephalic intracerebral hemorrhage.Gondim, F de AA, Leacock, R.O. and Forget, T., Journal of Neuroimaging, 1/1/2002
- Sneddon's Syndrome, Intercerebral Hemorrhage and Cerebral Angiomatosis.Gondim, F de AA, Leacock, R.O., et al, Journal of Neuroimaging, 1/1/2001
Lectures
- "Stroke Prevention and Recognition: Saving Your Brain."Greenville Health System: Health Events, Clinton, SC - 4/24/2014
- "Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Vascular Disease: Stroke Prevention and Recognition-Saving Your Brain."Greenville Health System: Heart and Vascular Institute, Greenville, SC - 2/8/2014
- "Stroke Triage and Transport: When time is brain use yours."Greenville Health System, Greenville, SC - 2/6/2014
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