Dr. Joan S Leaks MD
Family Practitioner
9320 W Sahara Las Vegas NV, 89117About
Dr. Joan Leaks is a family practitioner practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Leaks specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Leaks possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Wright State Univ Sch Of Med- Dayton Oh 1982
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine,Dayton, Oh, United States 1982
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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