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Appointments with Emma Leatham, PA-C

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  • Education & Board Certification
  • Professional Associations

Emma Leatham, PA-C, attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, earning her Bachelor of Science in physiology and developmental biology in 2012. She then went to King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, completing a Master of Science in physician assistant studies in 2016. After practicing for several years in New York, Emma relocated to Texas. She joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Internal Medicine department in March 2025.

By pursuing a career in medicine, Emma follows in the footsteps of her mother, a registered nurse whom friends and family trusted for medical advice. As an empathetic listener, Emma treats her patients like family, empowering them to reach their health goals through patient education, shared decision making, and encouragement. She provides well care for adult patients and diagnoses and treats any chronic or acute conditions encountered in the primary care setting, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, behavioral health disorders, infections, and many more. Her clinical interests include psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, smoking cessation, rheumatologic conditions, gastrointestinal health, and nutrition. Through her work, Emma most enjoys making connections with people.

Philosophy of Care

Emma understands the importance of listening to her patients and showing them that she truly cares about them as individuals. She knows that people need to feel seen and heard in order to build trust. For decision making, Emma uses a team-based approach, putting the patient first and incorporating the patient’s unique backgrounds, experiences, fears, goals, and preferences.

Clinical Interests

Emma’s clinical interests include psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, smoking cessation, rheumatologic conditions, gastrointestinal health, and nutrition.

Hobbies and Interests

Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, gardening, interior design, hiking, baking, and playing with her cat, Kenny G.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: March 2025

Awards & Publications

Publications

Bodine BG, Benion BG, Leatham E, et al. Conditionally induced RAGE expression by proximal airway epithelial cells in transgenic mice causes lung inflammation. Respiratory Research 2014, 15:133

Research

Student Researcher, BYU Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Provo, UT
2011-2012

  • Participated in the research and publication of a primary research article
  • Performed tissue staining, histology, differential cell counts, and PCR
  • Wrote and implemented laboratory protocols and trained new student researchers

Board Certifications

  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant
Emma is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
  • About the Provider

    Emma Leatham, PA-C, attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, earning her Bachelor of Science in physiology and developmental biology in 2012. She then went to King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, completing a Master of Science in physician assistant studies in 2016. After practicing for several years in New York, Emma relocated to Texas. She joined Kelsey-Seybold’s Internal Medicine department in March 2025.

    By pursuing a career in medicine, Emma follows in the footsteps of her mother, a registered nurse whom friends and family trusted for medical advice. As an empathetic listener, Emma treats her patients like family, empowering them to reach their health goals through patient education, shared decision making, and encouragement. She provides well care for adult patients and diagnoses and treats any chronic or acute conditions encountered in the primary care setting, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, behavioral health disorders, infections, and many more. Her clinical interests include psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, smoking cessation, rheumatologic conditions, gastrointestinal health, and nutrition. Through her work, Emma most enjoys making connections with people.

    Philosophy of Care

    Emma understands the importance of listening to her patients and showing them that she truly cares about them as individuals. She knows that people need to feel seen and heard in order to build trust. For decision making, Emma uses a team-based approach, putting the patient first and incorporating the patient’s unique backgrounds, experiences, fears, goals, and preferences.

    Clinical Interests

    Emma’s clinical interests include psychiatric conditions such as depression and anxiety, smoking cessation, rheumatologic conditions, gastrointestinal health, and nutrition.

    Hobbies and Interests

    Emma enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, gardening, interior design, hiking, baking, and playing with her cat, Kenny G.

    Joined Kelsey-Seybold: March 2025

    Awards & Publications

    Publications

    Bodine BG, Benion BG, Leatham E, et al. Conditionally induced RAGE expression by proximal airway epithelial cells in transgenic mice causes lung inflammation. Respiratory Research 2014, 15:133

    Research

    Student Researcher, BYU Department of Physiology and Developmental Biology, Provo, UT
    2011-2012

    • Participated in the research and publication of a primary research article
    • Performed tissue staining, histology, differential cell counts, and PCR
    • Wrote and implemented laboratory protocols and trained new student researchers
  • Education & Board Certification

    Board Certifications

    • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant
  • Professional Associations
    Emma is a member of the American Academy of Physician Associates and National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Locations

Springwoods Village Campus

22407 Holzwarth Road,
Spring, TX 77389

Get Directions 346-674-4000

Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna Plans