About
Dr. Leslie Cuevas is a board-certified rheumatologist who completed her training at Vanderbilt in 2004. She spent years practicing in traditional settings, seeing more than 20 patients a day in 15-minute appointments. She founded Cuevas Center for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia in January 2019 as a cash-pay micropractice built around that belief.
Dr. Cuevas treats fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, and autoimmune disease. She holds a deep conviction that conditions like fibromyalgia and lupus are frequently misunderstood, and she works to evaluate, educate, and support each patient fully. Her care philosophy extends beyond physical symptoms to include emotional and spiritual wellness. Outside the practice, she cheers for the Titans and Predators, enjoys music, and spends time with her family. Dr. Cuevas also runs a consulting practice helping other physicians launch their own cash-pay practices.
Education & Training
Residency
Vanderbilt (completed 2004)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Cuevas right for?
Dr. Cuevas is a strong fit for adults managing chronic rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, or psoriatic arthritis. Patients who have felt dismissed or rushed in previous care settings tend to find her approach especially valuable. She works well with people who want a thorough evaluation and a treatment plan tailored to their whole life, not just their diagnosis. Those seeking same-week access to a specialist, rather than waiting months for an appointment, benefit from her smaller panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Cuevas treats fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, and autoimmune disease. She also evaluates patients with possible autoimmune conditions who need a thorough diagnostic workup.
Yes. Dr. Cuevas holds board certification in rheumatology. She completed her training at Vanderbilt in 2004 and has practiced rheumatology ever since.
Dr. Cuevas spends 30 to 60 minutes with each patient per visit. She sees 6 to 10 patients per day, which allows her to give thorough, unhurried attention to every person she treats.
Dr. Cuevas believes conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis are frequently misunderstood. She takes a whole-person approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of chronic illness. Her goal is to evaluate, educate, and equip each patient to manage their condition more fully.
Dr. Cuevas has practiced rheumatology since completing her training at Vanderbilt in 2004. She spent the early part of her career in traditional insurance-based settings before founding her own practice in 2019.
Dr. Cuevas does not participate with any insurance plans. The practice operates on a cash-pay model and is considered an out-of-network provider. For most membership levels, Dr. Cuevas provides super bills that patients can submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement.
Yes. Dr. Cuevas conducts TeleVisits by video or phone through the eVisit platform. Telehealth visits require Tennessee residency. She also offers after-hours and weekend visits for urgent issues at an additional fee.
Dr. Cuevas wanted to build a practice where she could spend real time with patients managing complex conditions. She believed that 15-minute appointments were insufficient for people dealing with chronic pain and autoimmune disease. She opened Cuevas Center in January 2019 after months of planning and consultation with other physicians who had launched independent practices.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026