Leisa Boakye-Dankwah, APRN-CNP

About

Gender

Female

Biography

I am a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner with the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. My role involves performing diagnostic examinations such as vaginal smears, treating common conditions like pelvic pain, and providing contraceptive care.

I support patients through each stage of their pregnancy, and I offer preconception and prenatal care. Patients can also rely on me for guidance once their baby is born. I am a certified lactation counselor, and I provide perinatal education through Ohio State’s Moms2B Program.

Patients can trust that I will prioritize their unique needs and goals. I ensure that social determinants of health are addressed during each visit to provide optimal health outcomes. I am especially passionate about community health care and improving access to quality treatment in historically underserved communities. As a Columbus native, I’m honored to have the opportunity to make a positive difference for families in my hometown.

My responsibilities also include serving on the Maternal Infant Steering Committee, which is focused on improving maternal and infant health. In addition, I’m a member of the Ohio Council to Advance Maternal Health.

Conditions and expertise

• Adolescent
• Breast Feeding
• Contraception
• Contraceptive IUDs
• Gynecology
• Menstrual Cycle
• Obstetrics
• Pelvic Pain
• Preconception Care
• Pregnancy
• Prenatal Care
• Vaginal Smears
• Women's Health

Credentials