Dr. Joseph J Lesnik MD
Pediatrician
516 East Nizhoni Blvd. Gallup NM, 87301About
Dr. Joseph Lesnik is a pediatrician practicing in Gallup, NM. Dr. Lesnik is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Lesnik diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Lesnik can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
University of Iowa Medical School MD
Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1998
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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