About
Leah M. Mello, MD
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Dr. Mello grew up in Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys raising two children, outdoor activities that the Hill Country offers, Austin restaurants, and music venues. Her favorite area locale is Lake Travis.
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Why wouldn’t I want to be an Ob/Gyn? I am privileged to care for women at every stage of their lives. I chose a career in medicine so I could help improve the quality of life of the women in my community. I believe in providing every woman with consistent, compassionate, evidence-based medical care. Before I became a medical provider, I sometimes felt I was not being heard when relaying my healthcare concerns, so I strive to listen to and educate my patients.
Services
- Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
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Adolescent Gynecology: "The First Visit"
Adolescent gynecology includes an introduction to a gynecologist or advanced practice clinician (APC) and general health counseling, as well as discussion of any concerns.
- Annual Gynecological Exam
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Annual Gynecological Exam
The annual gynecological exam is a yearly preventative and diagnostic examination that helps monitor any ongoing physical or hormonal conditions. The examination typically includes a routine breast and pelvic exam and may include a screening for sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia or gonorrhea.
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- Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
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Birth Control and Contraceptive Counseling
Contraception (birth control) is any activity, medicine, or equipment used to prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control available for women who do not wish to become pregnant. The choice of a birth control method is a complex decision; ARC provides information and supporting patients' decision-making about birth control methods through contraceptive counseling.
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- Comprehensive Gynecological Care
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Comprehensive Gynecological Care
ARC gynecologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) see patients of all ages for a wide variety of health issues, including pap tests, menopause, UTIs, birth control, well-checks, and STD testing and treatment.
- Comprehensive Obstetric Care
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Comprehensive Obstetric Care
Obstetrical care is a term used to describe the management of both normal and complicated pregnancy as well as the delivery and postpartum periods.
- da Vinci Surgery
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da Vinci Surgery
ARC offers minimally invasive surgical care using one of the most advanced and sophisticated tools, the da Vinci® Surgical System. The da Vinci® Surgical System is a tool that utilizes advanced, robotic technologies to assist your surgeon with your operation. It does not act on its own and its movements are controlled by your surgeon.
- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (Minerva®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
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Endometrial Ablation for Menstruation with Heavy Bleeding (NovaSure®)
Endometrial ablation is a procedure to remove a thin layer of tissue (endometrium) that lines the uterus. It's done to stop or reduce heavy menstrual bleeding.
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- Fertility Care
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Fertility Care
Fertility care at ARC focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and restoring your reproductive and gynecological health.
- Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
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Flu Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
Flu vaccines given during pregnancy help protect both the pregnant mother and the baby from flu. The influenza vaccine can be given during any trimester of pregnancy.
- Genetic Screening
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Genetic Screening
Genetic screening is the process of testing for a genetic disorders that may be passed to offspring.
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- High Risk Pregnancy Care
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High Risk Pregnancy Care
A high-risk pregnancy is one where the mother or the fetus has an increased risk of adverse outcomes compared to uncomplicated pregnancies.
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- Hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. In some cases, other parts of the reproductive system may be removed.
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- Labor and Delivery
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Labor and Delivery
For your convenience and to provide you with the best care, ARC Ob/Gyn doctors are credentialed to deliver at a hospital near your clinic location.
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- Laparoscopy
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Laparoscopy
A laparoscopy is a procedure used to examine the organs in the abdomen. It can also examine a woman’s pelvic organs.
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- Mammogram Screening Referral
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Mammogram Screening Referral
Your ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can refer you to a different ARC location or a medical provider outside of ARC for a mammogram screening.
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- Menopause
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Menopause
An ARC Ob/Gyn physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help treat menopause symptoms and help prevent osteoporosis and will work with you to recommend lifestyle changes and possibly medicine.
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- Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
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Pap Smears and Other Gynecological Screenings
Getting regular preventive care and screenings may help find cancer and other health risks early, when they are most treatable and more treatment options are available.
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- Postpartum Care
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Postpartum Care
Your ARC doctor or advanced practice clinician (APC) will explain what to expect and how to manage soreness, discharge, mood changes, and more after delivery.
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- Preconception Counseling
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Preconception Counseling
If you're planning to become pregnant, taking certain steps can help reduce risks for both you and your baby. Preconception counseling can help prepare you for your new journey.
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- Prenatal Medical Care
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Prenatal Medical Care
Prenatal care provides the best care for you and your unborn child. It also helps prepare you for the delivery of a healthy baby.
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- Preparing for Pregnancy
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Preparing for Pregnancy
If you're planning to become pregnant, you want to take the best care of you and your baby to help reduce risks. Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an ARC Ob/Gyn physician or advanced practice clinician (APC).
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- Preparing for Your Baby
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Preparing for Your Baby
Proper health before deciding to become pregnant is almost as important as maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. We recommend you begin with a pre-pregnancy exam with an ARC Ob/Gyn physician or advanced practice clinician (APC)
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- Preventive Gynecology
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Preventive Gynecology
Preventive gynecology involves regular examinations and screenings to help detect and treat abnormalities that can be affecting your health.
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- Sonography
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Sonography
A sonogram is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound waves, to look at the organs and structures in your pelvic area.
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- STD Screening and Treatment
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STD Screening and Treatment
STIs are infectious diseases passed from person to person through sexual contact. They may also be called STDs for sexually transmitted diseases.
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- Telemedicine Visits
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Telemedicine Visits
ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. ARC doctors and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.
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- Tubal Ligation
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Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation, or “tying your tubes,” is a surgical procedure that prevents you from becoming pregnant.
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Locations & Hours
Credentials
Board Certifications
Board Certified in Obstetrics and GynecologyResidency
John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, TX, 2017Medical School
University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno, NV, 2013Education
B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Biology, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, 2009
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