Dr. Cara Leppellere

Midwest Medical Center welcomes Dr. Cara Leppellere in September 2024.

Dr. Leppellere is board certified with both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She specializes in anything encompassed in female adolescent and women’s health, as well as obesity and metabolic health. She has been practicing full time since completing her residency in 2014.

Dr. Leppellere is a Dubuque resident and Iowa native and enjoys spending free time attending activities with her family. She loves traveling and values exposing her children to different cultures within the United States and abroad. Her father also is a physician, and she grew up in a home where her parents always prioritized caring for others.

Education 

• Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Physician
• University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine, Graduation with Research Distinction
• University of Iowa, Bachelor of Science, Honors Biology
  • Concentration: Genetics and Biotechnology
  • Honors Thesis: Genetic contributions to prematurity
• Mandatory Report Training in Recognition of Reporting of Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification)

Professional Activities

Fellow of American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG)

Services and conditions treated

• Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding
• Adolescent health (menstrual cycle regulation, vaginal concerns, contraception)
• Bladder and uterine prolapse
• Breast care
• Cervical cancer screening and management (pap smears and management of abnormal pap smears)
• Contraception management (including implants and IUDs)
• Endometriosis treatment and surgical care
• Fibroids
• Infertility workup and treatment
• Insulin resistance (pre-diabetes)
• Menopause care and hormone replacement therapy
• Metabolic syndrome
• Pelvic pain and painful intercourse
• Pessary fitting and placement
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
• Postmenopausal bleeding
• Obesity
• Ovarian cysts
• Sexual health
• STI testing and treatment
• Surgical sterilization
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary tract infections
• Uterine polyps
• Vaginal prolapse
• Vulvar care
• Weight loss management
• Yeast infections

Accepting new patients!

Please call 815-776-7381 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Leppellere at Midwest Medical Center.