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Dr. Jose R Leon MD

Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease

5/5(3)
971 LANE AVE CHULA VISTA CA, 91914
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Dr. Jose Leon practices Pulmonology in Chula Vista, CA. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Leon manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Education and Training

Univ of Az Coll of Med, Tucson Az 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Pulmonary Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 44 years of experience

Dr. Jose R Leon MD's Practice location

Jose Leon, MD

450 Fourth Ave Suite 209 -
Chula Vista, CA 91910
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New patients: 619-420-8051
Fax: 619-420-9793

971 LANE AVE -
CHULA VISTA, CA 91914
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New patients: 619-502-7300

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Dr. Jose R Leon MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Pulmonologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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