Leland W Sprinkle M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Bldg. 3, Suite 455 La Mesa CA, 91942About
Dr. Leland Sprinkle is a cardiologist practicing in La Mesa, CA. Dr. Sprinkle specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Sprinkle also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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