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Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

General Surgery*
4.8 (6)
Map Pin Small La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
28 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 28 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Farinas an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Farinas works at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics in La Jolla, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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

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    Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-9489

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital
  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Wound Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Breast Lump
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1295835072
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Farinas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Farinas works at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics in La Jolla, CA. View the full address on Dr. Farinas’s profile.

    Dr. Farinas has seen patients for Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Farinas on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Farinas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Farinas.

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