Dr. Leandro C. Area MD
Family Practitioner
2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd Metairie LA, 70002About
Dr. Leandro Area is a family practitioner practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Area 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. Area 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
Duke University School of Medicine 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Neck Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
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