Leighann Rice is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Alabama Surgical Associates. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Oakwood University, where she also completed a dietetic internship. Leighann is a Huntsville, AL native who is passionate about helping people achieve sustainable weight loss through food and nutrition education and customized dietary planning.

Leighann’s passion for individual and group counseling, along with a focused interest in the link between stress and food intake/cravings led her to become a registered dietitian nutritionist. She enjoys complimenting her professional skill set with cooking and recipe development so she is uniquely qualified to help patients develop and maintain healthy eating habits.

At Alabama Surgical Associates, Leighann will partner with you on each step of your weight loss journey. Along with the rest of our clinical team, she’ll be your dedicated ally in reaching your health goals. Leighann is excited to meet you and work with you to achieve lasting health and improve your self-confidence and sense of well-being.