Dr. William Leon MD

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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. William Leon, who serves patients in McMinnville, Tennessee.

A top professional in the field of emergency medicine, Dr. Leon is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital.

Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, Tennessee, is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care. They deliver care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Their care teams listen to quickly understand patients’ health needs and deliver care that’s right for them. It is a local destination for specialty care – including heart and vascular care, orthopedics, breast health, obstetrics and maternity services.

A native of Mexico, Dr. Leon graduated with his medical degree from the Universidad de Montemorelos School of Medicine in 1983. He completed his residency at the Johnson City Medical Center in 1991.

Dedicated to clinical excellence,  the doctor is board-certified in emergency medicine  by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). The ABEM is one of 24 medical specialty certification boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.

Speaking several languages, Dr. Leon is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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