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Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

General Surgery
4.8 (6)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in La Jolla, CA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center.

Dr. Farinas works at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics in La Jolla, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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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Dr. Farinas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-6158
  2. 2
    Institute of Healthcare Assessment Inc.
    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, San Diego, CA 92120 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 286-8803

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  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

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    About Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1295835072
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine Chicago
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    • General Surgery
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