Dr. Richard Leonards

Dr. Leonards was my occasional pediatrician whenever my regular one, Dr. John Piel wasn't available. My Dad also did a lot of carpentry work at his California St office so I would see Dr. Leonards on some of those occasions. I remember him well. R.I.P. The fond memories will always be there.

Dr. Leonards was our family doctor for the five children. When I was 14 I acquired a bad staph infection and was hospitalized. I was in Children's Hospital with my condition deteriorating until Dr. Leonards stormed in. He said, as he was reading my charts and approaching my room "What, no pemicillin? This kid was born in 1957. He was raised on penicillan!!
When he came in the room, he said
"I've been caring for you since you were born and the first time I have gone on away you get...

Dr. Leonards was our family doctor when house calls where made. I continued to call on him as a teen and when my son was born in 1979. A lovley man who exhanged Christmas cards with me for many years - I sent notes updating life of my siblings and son. I will certainly miss hearing from him this holiday season. He will always be with me in spirit. How will I forget his chasing me around the room to give me a shot! An excellent physician - such patience and great knowledge. He will be missed....

So many fond memories of Dr. Leonards. Just found out that his practice (back in the day)treated my father and aunts and then Dr. Leonards and the doctors in the 60' - present treated the Calvillo kids (Rhode Island Street, SF), nieces, nephew and now the office treats the 4th generation of Calvillo's. Home visits was a good time until it came time for shots. Dr. Leonards said "if there is a disease out there the Calvillo kids would know". In 1963 my youngest brother and I came down with...

Tanya, I saw your father's obituary in the SF Chronicle Friday morning. I am sorry for your loss. You must be feeling so many things right now. Please contact me.
Jay Valentine (510) 835-4052. If you call please leave a phone number where I can reach you.

Dr Leonards was the one and only family pediatrician for me and my four siblings as well as a personal friend of my father. His office - with the funny black & white photos of different kids (one kid wearing a bowl of dripping spaghetti), magazines for kids, and a really nice staff added up to make doctors visits tolerable. Dr Leonards also made plenty of house calls but I best remember one office visit when he taught me how to make getting a shot almost painless. It was as simple as...

Dr. Leonards was my pediatrian when he had an office on Main Street in Tiburon. I remember going to him 2x a week for many years for allergy shots. He was my Dr. until I graduated from College. Nice man and great Doctor. He will be missed.

Dr. Leonards was my daughters pediatrician many years ago . Wonderful Dr. He had a call
In hour in the early am for new moms . After his swim in the Lagoon .. I was fortunate to have him so accessible when my daughter was born. Especially after I eat strawberries and she turned polka dot .. Don't worry he said just cut out the strawberries ..I did not know anything . RIP Doctor Leonards .