Fernando Leon MD
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
2221 SW FIRST AVE APT 2322 PORTLAND OR, 97201About
Dr. Fernando Leon is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in PORTLAND, OR. Dr. Leon specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Leon typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
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