Dr. Bruce Leff M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5505 Hopkins Bayview Cir Baltimore MD, 21224About
Dr. Bruce Leff practices Geriatric Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Leff works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1987
New York University School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Awards
- 2011 Washington, DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Osteoporosis, Polypharmacy, General Care
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Home Care Physicians
- Member Abstract reviewer, epidemiology section
Fellowships
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine / Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology 1992
Dr. Bruce Leff M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5505 Hopkins Bayview Cir
5505 Hopkins Bayview Cir -Baltimore, MD 21224Get Direction
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707 NORTH BROADWAY BALTIMORE MD 21205