Dr. Robert T. Leshner

Condolences from Suzanne Taurman (Steele) Midlothian, VA. Kindness in rough times meant a lot.

I was thinking about Dr Leshner the other day and looked him up and saw this . He was the most wonderful Dr I´ve ever known, he diagnosed our youngest daughter at age 12 with a rare genetic neuromuscular disease. We couldn´t have ask for anyone better, he took care of her for many years, we would drive 5 hours to see him. Our daughter passed away 13 years ago at the age of 29. He would call us st home sometimes to check on her. This is a great loss, he was a kind person.

We were on our way to clinic with my son who is now 35. For some reason Dr Leshner found his way into my thoughts. We were curious and I did a google search as we have not heard anything about him in recent years. Sadly we see this news. Wow, he was the one who diagnosed my son at 6, we spent many years with him at VCU Childrens Hospital until he left. We were devastated that he was leaving us but knew he was on to do bigger things. Dr Leshner not only was an amazing Dr, he had the most...

My deepest sympathies. Did not see this til now. My mother was Dr Leshner's patient at the VCU Neuromuscular clinic many years ago. She and I both had myasthinia gravis. My mother was a difficult patient, but Dr Leshner was always patient and kind, and full of knowledge. I always learned something from him. Will never forget his kindness to us. And I have benefited from Drs he mentored. Prayers for comfort to his family.

I´m going to miss him. I´m one of his patients. I met him when I was 8 yrs old back in 1986. Dr.Leshner diagnosed me and told me & my Mom that I had Myasthenia Gravis. I´m going to pray for his family.

Dr. Bob was my doctor at the MDA clinic at VCU. I am 51 years old and have Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He was a man who was always willing to learn from his patients. I showed him that it was possible to have a quality life on a ventilator. I became that dependent in 1990 and six months after words was training as a consultant across the United States. When I told him but I´ve done at the next MDA clinic he was amazed. Dr. Bob then had me talk to several other guys who are having to make...

Dr Leshner was my neurologist at VCU for several years until he went to DC, he diagnosed my Becker muscular dystrophy in 1991 I am now 59 and still getting around ,he was a smart and great doctor. Strange thing was I went to Duke University Hospital for a couple years and my Neurologist there Dr Wayne Massey told me that he and Dr Leshner were in the Navy together and were great friends. I learned if his passing from a random conversation with a muscular dystrophy researcher that also knew...

Dr. Leshner had such a profound impact on my career and that of many. He taught through his extensive knowledge, vast experience, and example of compassion. It was truly a privilege to know him.

It was a privilege and a blessing to have been mentored by Bob. He was someone you wanted to emulate. He went above and beyond for his patients and everyone he knew. His legacy will live on to those of us he has touched. May the Lord provide comfort to his family. Rest in peace Bob.