He has been in practice for over 30 years. A native of Chesterfield, SC, Dr. Leppard currently has served as chief of the medical staff for Providence Hospitals, board member for the Sisters of Charity Health System and is a part of the prestigious Society of St. Luke at Providence Health. Dr. Leppard championed the development of Providence Heart Institute’s Life Reach helicopter program in 1985, which transports critically ill heart patients, burn victims and trauma victims across the state and beyond. In addition, he has served in numerous leadership roles at Providence Health including Chief of Staff and Board member. Dr. Leppard received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He completed residencies at Louisiana State University and completed his fellowship at Emory University Hospital.