Leslie Walker M.D.
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
4800 SAND POINT WAY NE SEATTLE WA, 98105About
Dr. Leslie Walker is an adolescent specialist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Walker works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Walker treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
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