About Leann
Leann Thrane is a certified Physician Assistant who has been employed by OrthoNY since December of 2007 and works both in the operating room and in the office with Dr. John T. Whalen who specializes in spine.
Leann is from the Capital Region. She received her Bachelors Degree in Biology from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY and attended Springfield College in Massachusetts where she received her Certification in Physician Assistant studies in 2004. She has been NCCPA board certified since 2005. She has also worked in urogynecology assisting both surgically and in the office.
Her non-professional interests include traveling, golfing, reading, shopping, and spending time with her family & friends.
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Experience & Resources
Education
- Springfield College, Physician Assistant Program, MA, 2004
Board Certifications
- NCCPA
Leann’s Reviews
Compassionate about there job and makes sure that you are tooking care of correctly
Ezekiel Mcclain
October 16th 2026
Ezekiel Mcclain
October 16th 2026
Leann Thrane was very attentive and listened to my issues even took she is a surgeon and not pain management. Leann took x-rays and provide me with options. She setup appointment with …
Kathleen Kirby
August 19th 2026
Kathleen Kirby
August 19th 2026
I have been a patient with OrthoNY for a great amount of years, and their care for their patients is in my opinion among the Greatest. Leann Thrane, PA. takes the time …
Thomas Johnson
July 17th 2026
Thomas Johnson
July 17th 2026
My experience was amazing. The drs and nurses were awesome. Follow up with Leann were thorough. I would recommend Ortho NY
Sheri Weber
June 3rd 2026
Sheri Weber
June 3rd 2026
Friendly and very helpful. Leeann and Melissa were great.
Patient
April 24th 2026
Patient
April 24th 2026
Leann and the staff were great!!
Barbara Pitti
April 4th 2026
Barbara Pitti
April 4th 2026
Saw Leann Thrane yesterday for back issues. Amazing level of analysis, asking all the right questions. She read all my info, looked at my imaging, requesting more imaging right there to review …
Brian Dantz
February 27th 2026
Brian Dantz
February 27th 2026
Leann was sympathetic and concerned about my situation, she diagnosed the issue quickly and accurately and put a plan in place to help my recovery. Great listener.
Patient
February 26th 2026
Patient
February 26th 2026
I went for a maintenance check up for prior surgeries. Leann is second to none. Professional, caring, and a calming presence when it’s needed. Dr Whalen is the best. A skilled surgeon …
Donald Labunski
December 3rd 2025
Donald Labunski
December 3rd 2025