Dr. Leonard Deftos M.D.
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
200 W Arbor Dr San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Leonard Deftos practices Endocrinology in San Diego, CA. Dr. Deftos specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Deftos examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt 1964
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Endocrinology and Metabolism
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