4.3
13 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Leah Farinas is a board-certified surgeon with three decades of experience serving patients throughout San Diego County. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed her surgical residency at LSU Health Sciences. Her extensive surgical expertise spans various procedures, making her a trusted choice for complex surgical care. Dr. Farinas is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Farinas practices at multiple locations across San Diego, Coronado, La Mesa, National City, and El Centro, with her primary affiliation at Sharp Coronado Hospital. She specializes in treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis, gallstones, and ventral hernias. Her surgical skills include performing pathology tests and providing sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients consistently rate her highly for her surgical expertise, giving her an …average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Read More Read less Dr. Farinas practices at multiple locations across San Diego, Coronado, La Mesa, National City, and El Centro, with her primary affiliation at Sharp Coronado Hospital. She specializes in treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis, gallstones, and ventral hernias. Her surgical skills include performing pathology tests and providing sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients consistently rate her highly for her surgical expertise, giving her an …average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- 42 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- Lsu Health Sciences
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 10 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Leah Farinas has 10 locations6699 Alvarado Rd
6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309San Diego, CA 92120Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital For Women And Newborns
3003 Health Center DrSan Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 939-3400
San Diego Outpatient Surgical Center
3939 Ruffin Rd Ste 101San Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (619) 299-9530
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Surgery | Emergency Medicine | Anesthesiology | Diagnostic Radiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 23 Years of Experience | 44 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English |
| San Diego , CA | Oceanside , CA | San Diego , CA | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School | Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine | Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leah Farinas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Leah Farinas has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Leah Farinas has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Lsu Health Sciences
Medical School
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Leah Farinas's office located?
- Dr. Leah Farinas's office is located at 6386 Alvarado Ct, San Diego, CA, 92120.
- What languages does Dr. Leah Farinas speak?
- Dr. Leah Farinas speaks English and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Leah Farinas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Leah Farinas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Leah Farinas affiliated with?
- Dr. Leah Farinas is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital.
- Does Dr. Leah Farinas accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Leah Farinas accepts on their Vitals profile.
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