Summary

Pediatrician Leesa Li-Fossum, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for newborns, children and adolescents. Believing that prevention is the best medicine, Dr. Li-Fossum has a wide range of medical interests, including obesity prevention, eating disorders, behavioral and developmental issues and caring for family units as a whole. Her goal as a pediatrician is to guide her patients and their families on the best path for them as individuals and set them up for success in their health and beyond. She is passionate about optimizing children's health in order for them to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life. When not seeing patients, Dr. Li-Fossum loves doing anything active, including hiking, running and workout classes. She also enjoys experimenting in the kitchen baking healthy versions of treats and spending time with her husband and friends.

Quick Facts

  • 6 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Scripps Coastal Medical Center Eastlake

971 Lane AveChula Vista, CA 91914
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
6 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
Chula Vista , CAFranklin , TNFranklin , TNSan Diego , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

6 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 2020

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Dr. Leesa Li-Fossum speaks English.
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