Leanne Schimke, CRNP, CUNP

Leanne is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan and she moved to Lancaster in 1994 with her husband. She has spent her career as a registered nurse and ultimately as a nurse practitioner in the urology field. She is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Urology Nurse Practitioner. Leanne has authored numerous urology publications and speaks nationally on urology topics. She is recognized nationally as an expert in prostate cancer and bone health and has taught courses on how to set up an advanced prostate cancer clinic. She works in conjunction with Dr. Paul Sieber treating advanced prostate cancer in our practice in addition to other urologic conditions.

Leanne and her husband have two grown daughters. Leanne enjoys time with her family, doing crafts, reading, traveling, and educating other medical professionals on urology topics, especially prostate cancer.

Offices

Lancaster

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science in Nursing with Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Certification as Urological Nurse Practitioner

Specialties

Advanced Prostate Cancer
Bone Health
Bladder Cancer
Kidney Stones
General Urology

Awards and Recognition

Ian Murchie Thompson Memorial Award, Society of Urological Nurses and Associates
Ruth Hughes Lectureship Award, Society of Urological Nurses and Associates
Society of Urological Nurses and Associates Past Presidents Award

Memberships

Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates (SUNA)
American Urological Association
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
Mid Atlantic American Urological Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

What our Patients Say

“Leanne was very professional and easy to understand her prognosis for my condition. I would recommend her to anyone with urinary problems.”

“Leanne was the first provider who thoroughly understood my problem and adequately dealt with it!!!”

“I always have fantastic care from her! She takes the stress out of a stressful appointment.”

“Leanne is very professional in a warm way. I feel she is quite knowledgeable and explains treatment well.”

“She’s wonderful. As long as she continues to be working here I will continue to be a patient. The front desk staff is also very helpful. I appreciate all their help and professionalism”

“I enjoy going to Leanne very much. She is caring and sensitive to women’s needs.”