Dr. Joan Mary Leya M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Gynecology
800 Austin St Suite 310 West Tower Evanston IL, 60202About
Dr. Joan Leya is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Leya specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Leya can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Leya can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1985
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG- Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Fibroids
- Hypothyroidism
- Interstitial Cystitis
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