Dr. Leonard Hillel Lazarus, MD

Dr. Leonard Lazarus is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in geriatric medicine, bringing 49 years of clinical experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences and completed his residency training at Baylor College of Medicine. His extensive background spans nearly five decades of treating adult patients, with particular focus on the complex medical needs of older adults.

Dr. Lazarus practices throughout La Jolla, California, with affiliations at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista and multiple prestigious medical centers including Scripps Green Hospital and UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center. He specializes in managing challenging conditions such as chronic myeloid leukemia and prostate cancer, while also addressing mood disorders in children. His clinical expertise includes performing comprehensive blood tests and bedside swallow evaluations to assess patient health and safety. Patients have …rated Dr. Lazarus an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and thorough approach to care.