
Maria Leon DO
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
374 STOCKHOLM ST BROOKLYN NY, 11237About
Dr. Maria Leon is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in BROOKLYN, NY. Dr. Leon specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Leon can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Leon can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
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374 STOCKHOLM STREET BROOKLYN NY 11237WOODHULL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl
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1545 ATLANTIC AVENUE BROOKLYN NY 11213