Laurence Howard Lief M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2299 Post St Suite 207 San Francisco CA, 94115About
Dr. Laurence Lief is a cardiologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Lief 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. Lief also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Weill-Cornell) Program 1974
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- UC Irvine Medical Center
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