Dr. Lisa E. Heikoff MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. Lisa Heikoff practices Geriatric Medicine in San Diego, CA. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Heikoff works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1979
University of California 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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