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Dr. Irene Leech, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.9 (9)
Map Pin Small Long Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Irene Leech, MD

Dr. Irene Leech, MD is a Pulmonologist in Long Beach, CA. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 49 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. Dr. Leech, completed a residency at Metrohealth Medical Center Pulmonary. Patients rated Dr. Leech an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Leech works at Practice in Long Beach, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    125 E 8th St Ste 100, Long Beach, CA 90813 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 450-0126

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  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

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    About Dr. Irene Leech, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 49 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1497853592
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Metrohealth Medical Center Pulmonary
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonology
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    Dr. Irene Leech, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Leech is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Leech accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Leech has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Leech. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Leech.

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