Leah Schammel, DO

Dermatology
Patient Rating
4.9/5 (Based on 763 Ratings)

What I Do

My philosophy of care is that I enjoy caring for the whole patient, even though I specialize in skin. I love learning about my patients' families and interests. It makes practicing medicine so much more rewarding.

My clinical interests include the procedural aspect of dermatology, especially performing Mohs micrographic surgery to remove skin cancer.

Why I Love My Work

What I enjoy most about my work is that I get to care for the best patients and work alongside the best team, which makes coming to work so enjoyable.

I was motivated to go into healthcare because I always enjoyed science growing up which made going into medicine an easy pathway. I chose dermatology as a specialty due to the procedural aspects involved and because it is so visual.

Getting to Know Me

Outside of work, I enjoy watching my three daughters compete in dance. They dance for the New London Spicer Blackcat dance team and the Just for Kix teams.

Gender:

Female

Languages:

English

Service Line
Medical Education

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medicine

Internship

University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center - Transitional Internship, Transitional Rotation

Residency

Beaumont Hospital - Trenton, Dermatology

Board Certifications
  • American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology - Dermatology
  • Locations

    Primary Location

    CentraCare - Willmar Clinic

    101 Willmar Ave SW Willmar, MN 56201

    Main: 320-231-5000
    Alternate: 888-225-6580

    CentraCare - Paynesville Clinic

    200 W 1st St Paynesville, MN 56362

    Main: 320-243-3767
    Fax: 320-243-3174

    CentraCare - Redwood Clinic

    101 Caring Way Redwood Falls, MN 56283

    Main: 507-637-2985

    Articles

    Reviews

    5.0
    March 26, 2026
    It's a very routine visit. Provider is very professional and friendly.
    5.0
    March 26, 2026
    Dr. Schammel is the most competent doctor as well as the kindest and caring person!
    5.0
    March 13, 2026
    Dr. Schammel is the reason I use CentraCare.
    5.0
    March 12, 2026
    Dr Schammel is such a nice refreshing young lady!
    5.0
    March 10, 2026
    Very happy.
    5.0
    March 05, 2026
    Do everything to keep Dr Schammel happy! She's the best!
    5.0
    March 05, 2026
    She did a wonderful bit of work on my face, saved me from scarring.
    5.0
    March 03, 2026
    Provider was thorough and explained options and next steps
    5.0
    March 01, 2026
    Good listener, thorough, clear communication.
    5.0
    February 03, 2026
    Dr Schammel is THEE VERY BEST! I wish she could be my doc for everything. Better than 5 across the board!
    5.0
    January 20, 2026
    All good.
    5.0
    January 17, 2026
    Good
    5.0
    January 16, 2026
    Very personable. Very professional. Always has a good plan that fits my issue
    5.0
    January 16, 2026
    First time meeting this provider. Excellent "bedside manner" and very professional and knowledgeable. [...] Leah Schammel performed the check while maintaining my dignity and modesty. She is the example every dermatologist should follow!
    5.0
    January 15, 2026
    Leah schammel was terrific!
    5.0
    January 13, 2026
    Leah was amazing!!
    5.0
    January 13, 2026
    Leah Schammel is attentive to detail, listens to my concerns and gave great advice.
    5.0
    January 08, 2026
    Could not ask for better service
    5.0
    January 05, 2026
    I have already recommended Dr. Schammel to many friends. She is such an excellent dermatologist who truly listened to my concerns and was willing to do something about it.
    5.0
    December 30, 2025
    Best care team ever!!
    4.2
    December 30, 2025
    Dr Schammel is always cheerful and attentive.
    5.0
    December 12, 2025
    The provider was incredibly kind and offered great explanations throughout my visit.
    5.0
    December 11, 2025
    Dr Schammel always has excellent & understandable communication about all issues.
    5.0
    December 11, 2025
    Leah was amazing! Kind, caring, great listener, explained all options. Very easy to talk with! I would give her a 5 star plus rating!
    5.0
    December 10, 2025
    Dr. Schammel was/is friendly, professional, thorough, and informative. I appreciate her knowledge.
    5.0
    December 06, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is a kind, knowledgeable professional. I so appreciate her!
    4.6
    December 04, 2025
    Dr Leah is the best
    5.0
    December 04, 2025
    Dr Schammel is the BEST
    5.0
    November 21, 2025
    Good
    5.0
    November 21, 2025
    I didn't feel the Dr. Spent as much time with me as she has in the past. She did schedule a procedure for me in February so I was taken care of.
    5.0
    November 10, 2025
    Good
    5.0
    November 04, 2025
    Excellent
    5.0
    November 01, 2025
    Saw Dr Schammel.She is very knowledgeable and always kind.
    5.0
    October 30, 2025
    Doctor always shows concern about current situation. Provides direction and reassurance in respectful and professional manner.
    5.0
    October 29, 2025
    Great
    5.0
    October 18, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is the best!!
    5.0
    October 14, 2025
    I was nervous about the visit - it turned out to be nothing to worry about. The Dr was very easy to talk to and all was good.
    5.0
    October 14, 2025
    Leah is the best! Very knowledgeable, very gentle, very compassionate and kind!
    5.0
    October 14, 2025
    She is great
    5.0
    October 10, 2025
    Very kind friendly and reassuring.
    5.0
    October 07, 2025
    Friendly and caring
    5.0
    October 04, 2025
    We love Leah and appreciate her attention to details. Very warm but still efficient.
    5.0
    October 03, 2025
    She cares, she is efficient.
    5.0
    October 02, 2025
    Good experience
    5.0
    October 02, 2025
    Very pleasant, knowledgeable. Offers choices for treatment. Involve patient.
    5.0
    September 25, 2025
    Dr Schammel is a wonderful physician and true professional whom I will greatly recommend to anyone that needs dermatology care
    5.0
    September 25, 2025
    Dr Schammel is the best and so are her staff!!
    5.0
    September 18, 2025
    She should teach other doctors how to be a doctor! She is efficient and such a kind, mild personality.
    4.0
    September 16, 2025
    Good
    5.0
    September 11, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is THE BEST!!
    5.0
    September 10, 2025
    As always very good experience
    5.0
    September 04, 2025
    Doctor is very thorough and compassionate
    5.0
    September 04, 2025
    Very good
    5.0
    September 02, 2025
    Dr Schammel listens and answers all my questions and concerns very carefully! She's easy to talk to and has a great sense of humor.
    4.6
    August 28, 2025
    Excellent, very knowledgeable, just a little rushed. [...]
    5.0
    August 27, 2025
    Empathetic, informative.
    5.0
    August 27, 2025
    Good/excellent
    5.0
    August 26, 2025
    Very efficient with time but not in such a hurry to make me feel rushed. Very friendly and caring.
    5.0
    August 26, 2025
    We have been patients of Dr for years. She knows us very well and has lots of history with us. We feel very confident in her diagnosis present and past.
    5.0
    August 26, 2025
    All good.
    0
    August 21, 2025
    I feel that Dr. Schammel & her assistant went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, answered all my questions & truly cared about me.
    5.0
    August 21, 2025
    Knowledgeable and suggested a treatment plan.
    5.0
    August 19, 2025
    Dr Leah is compassionate and personable.
    5.0
    August 13, 2025
    Dr Schammel had the kindest demeanor
    5.0
    August 07, 2025
    Very good
    5.0
    August 07, 2025
    I keep saying, TOP NOTCH!!!
    5.0
    July 29, 2025
    Dr Schammel is a compassionate personable and knowledgeable physician. I've recommended her to many
    5.0
    July 27, 2025
    Great experience
    5.0
    July 25, 2025
    Dr. Schammel did an excellent job of listening and diagnosing my problem.
    5.0
    July 22, 2025
    Excellent visit
    5.0
    July 22, 2025
    The whole appointment went very smooth
    5.0
    July 18, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is wonderful. Thorough, kind, easy to communicate with.
    5.0
    July 15, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is upbeat and listens as well as any caregiver I have ever known.
    5.0
    July 10, 2025
    Very good experience
    5.0
    July 08, 2025
    Dr Schammel is the best...very astute and caring
    5.0
    July 05, 2025
    Dr Schammel was excellent.
    5.0
    July 01, 2025
    I am extremely fortunate to have Dr. Leah Schammel as my dermatologist.
    5.0
    June 25, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is amazing, so kind and caring. Listens so well to her patients. Discusses different options for treatment.
    5.0
    June 13, 2025
    Dr Schammel had done a biopsy on the last visit and I thot I was to have more removed, but so glad she felt she got it all the first time!
    5.0
    June 12, 2025
    I have recommended Leah to several people. She is knowledgable, genuinely cares about her patients, kind, doesn't make a patient feel uncomfortable.
    5.0
    June 11, 2025
    Dr Schammel includes me in all decisions about my treatment - she provides the education that I need to make good choices for me.
    5.0
    June 10, 2025
    Dr Schammel is awesome. So personable, calm and thorough
    5.0
    May 28, 2025
    Dr. Leah Schammel is outstanding.
    5.0
    May 23, 2025
    Leah is amazing
    5.0
    May 22, 2025
    Good
    5.0
    May 22, 2025
    Very good Dermatologist that really cares.
    5.0
    May 21, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is wonderful
    4.2
    May 19, 2025
    She was great. Need more people like her.
    5.0
    May 13, 2025
    Best ever dr. Truly a dr dedicated to healing!!
    5.0
    May 08, 2025
    So happy with Dr Schammel's care!
    5.0
    May 07, 2025
    Like Dr Leah
    5.0
    May 06, 2025
    The very best team
    5.0
    April 30, 2025
    Highly recommend
    5.0
    April 27, 2025
    Dr. Schammel is exceptional! / very caring
    5.0
    April 26, 2025
    She is always attentive to my concerns, answers all my questions, and lets me participate in the final decisions for care.
    3.75
    April 23, 2025
    I would have liked more of an answer on what to do. Thanks!
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