Dr. Doris Margarita Leedy M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
5270 BABCOCK ST NE STE 1 PALM BAY FL, 32905About
Dr. Doris Leedy is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Malabar, FL. Dr. Leedy specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Univ Del Zulia, Esc De Med, Maracaibo, Venezuela 1974
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Fungal Infection
- Impetigo
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
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