Dr. Leslie M Elkind M.D.
Family Practitioner
1156 High St Ucsc Student Health Santa Cruz CA, 95064About
Dr. Leslie Elkind is a family practitioner practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Elkind 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. Elkind 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1969
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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