Elise Roberta Leonard

Background

Leonard, Elise Roberta was born on November 23, 1953 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Paul I. and Sylvia R. (Tracer) Leonard.

Education

Bachelor, New York University, 1974; Doctor of Medicine, New York University, 1978.

Career

Intern in internal medicine, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York, 1978-1979; resident in ophthalmology, Long Island Jewish Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York, 1979-1982; private practice, Plantation, Florida, since 1982. Board directors Foundation for Advanced Eye Care, Sunrise, Florida. Founder, pres.Women Physicians of South Florida, 1987-1992.

Achievements

• Elise Roberta Leonard has been listed as a noteworthy Ophthalmologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Women in Distress, Fort Lauderdale, 1995-1998, Temple Beth Torah, Tamarac, Florida, since 1995. Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology. Member American Society Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American College of Eye Surgeons, American Medical Women's Association, Womenin Ophthalmology, Women Physicians of South Florida (president 1987-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Arnold M. Semel, July 4, 1976. Children: Arin, Jessica.

Father:

Paul I. Leonard

Mother:

Sylvia R. (Tracer) Leonard

Spouse:

Arnold M. Semel

child:

Jessica Leonard

child:

Arin Leonard