Meet Dr. Leila Turner, ND
Leila Turner, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), grew up in Northern California, surrounded by alternative medicine and Redwood trees. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a Bachelor’s in Biology and Psychology. In 2007, she co-founded the Naturopathic Medical Student Association. Upon graduating from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM) in 2007, she was awarded the prestigious SCNM Student Leadership Award and the Daphne Blayden Award in recognition of academic excellence, compassion, and perseverance.
Dr. Turner was awarded a 2-year residency in women’s health and general medicine at SCNM Medical Center. Upon completing her residency in 2009, she joined Naturopathic Specialists, where her private practice thrived for seven years. She was an Assistant Professor for the Department of Clinical Sciences at SCNM, where she played an integral role in the development of the revised curriculum at SCNM. In 2011 she was also awarded the SCNM Alumni Award. She now serves as adjunct faculty at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
She is licensed as a general family practitioner and is considered an expert in women’s health. Dr. Turner’s approach with her patients includes a wide spectrum of naturopathic therapeutic modalities, including nutrition, physical medicine, botanicals, and homeopathy. She works with each patient to create an individualized, effective, and realistic treatment plan. She is a dynamic public speaker throughout Arizona, an empowering educator, and a compassionate physician who guides her patients to transform their health. Dr. Turner utilizes natural remedies to treat many conditions, such as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Adrenal Fatigue
- Abnormal Pap smears
- Uterine Fibroids
- Depression and anxiety
- Menstrual irregularities
- Menopausal symptoms
- PCOS
- Osteoporosis and other hormone-related issues
Each patient is treated individually and often prescribed herbs, nutritional supplements, and nutritional and lifestyle counseling. Dr. Turner has extensive training in:
- Constitutional homeopathy
- Advanced Endocrinology (serves on the Board Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Medicine)
- Advanced hormone replacement therapy
Dr. Turner also offers a naturopathic approach to Well Women’s Exams. She takes the time to address all of her patients’ concerns and provides guidance on contraception and other specific health problems. She is experienced in managing and treating abnormal pap smears with natural remedies.
Awards and Achievements
- 2007, Co-founded the Naturopathic Medical Student Association
- 2007, Awarded the prestigious SCNM Student Leadership Award
- 2007, Awarded the Daphne Blayden Award in recognition of academic excellence, compassion, and perseverance
- 2011, awarded the 2011 SCNM Alumni Award
- 2015, Awarded the Phoenix Magazine Top Doc Award
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Online appointments with Dr. Leila Turner are only available for established patients. If you are not an established patient, please call the front desk at 480-588-6856.
Women’s Health and Hormone Care With Dr. Turner in Phoenix
As a founding physician of Living Wellness Medical Center, Dr. Turner helps patients throughout Phoenix, AZ with women’s health, menopause, thyroid conditions, and abnormal Pap smears. Her care often includes constitutional homeopathy, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, botanical medicine, and nutrition counseling, guided by thorough laboratory testing.
Dr. Leila Turner FAQs
What does Dr. Turner specialize in?
Dr. Turner is a licensed naturopathic doctor and general family practitioner who is considered an expert in women’s health, including hormone balance, menopause, thyroid conditions, PCOS, uterine fibroids, and abnormal Pap smears.
Does Dr. Turner offer bioidentical hormone therapy?
Yes. Dr. Turner has extensive training in advanced hormone replacement therapy and offers bioidentical hormones as part of individualized treatment plans.
Does Dr. Turner perform well women’s exams?
Yes. Dr. Turner offers a naturopathic approach to well women’s exams and provides guidance on contraception and other women’s health concerns.
Does Dr. Turner use homeopathy?
Yes. Dr. Turner has extensive training in constitutional homeopathy and uses it alongside nutrition, botanicals, and physical medicine.
Can new patients book online with Dr. Turner?
Online appointments with Dr. Turner are available only for established patients. New patients should call the front desk at (480) 588-6856.
Is my online appointment request confirmed right away?
No. An online request is not a confirmed appointment until you hear back from our staff with a confirmation.
Schedule a Consultation With Dr. Turner
Ready to work with an experienced naturopathic women’s health expert? Call Living Wellness Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ at (480) 588-6856 to schedule your visit with Dr. Leila Turner.
