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Dr. Leah A Heap M.D.
Family Practitioner
12660 Riverside Dr Suite 320 Valley Village CA, 91607About
Dr. Leah Heap is a family practitioner practicing in Valley Village, CA. Dr. Heap 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. Heap 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1984
University of California 1984
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Glaucoma
- Obesity
- Colon Polyps
- Diverticulosis
- Malnutrition
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Leah A Heap M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 12660 Riverside Dr Suite 320
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