Dr. Leon Salgado, MD

Dr. Leon Salgado is a family medicine physician with 36 years of experience caring for patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza and completed his residency training at the University of Puerto Rico. His extensive experience spans more than three decades of providing comprehensive primary care services. Dr. Salgado is fluent in English.

Dr. Salgado practices at Cano Health in Pembroke Pines, Florida, where he focuses on managing chronic conditions and preventive care. He specializes in treating type 2 diabetes and helping patients manage obesity and weight concerns. His practice also includes caring for children and teens with diabetes, providing family-centered care across generations. Dr. Salgado performs routine screenings such as Pap tests and chlamydia testing, and he provides training on autoinjector devices for patients who need them. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.4 …out of 5 on Vitals.