Dr. Fred J. Leitz M.D.
Family Practitioner
5814 Graham Ave Suite 100 Sumner WA, 98390About
Dr. Fred Leitz is a family practitioner practicing in Sumner, WA. Dr. Leitz 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. Leitz 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1974
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Warts
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Vascular Disease
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