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Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Leah Farinas, MD
4.8 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Leah Farinas, MD

General Surgery* Age 54
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Farinas graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Farinas currently practices at Scripps Clinic Orthopedics and are affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center. Dr. Farinas has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Farinas received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Farinas' office accepts new patients. Dr. Farinas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Appendicitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Wound Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pelvic Abscess
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Excision of Breast Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lumpectomy
Mastectomy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Diseases
Cancer
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy
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Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medi-Cal
  • Health Net of California
  • Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Net HMO
    Tricare
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
  • Priority Select HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • United Healthcare
  • Indemnity Plan
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Beech Street (Multiplan) PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
  • Care 1st Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  2. 2 Michael L. Butera MD Inc.
    6699 Alvarado Rd Ste 2309, San Diego, CA 92120
  3. 3 Allergy & Asthma Prevention & Treatmen
    230 Prospect Pl Ste 220, Coronado, CA 92118

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Farinas
4.8
Based on 6 Reviews
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Jan 30, 2017
she was very frank about if i didnt have my surgery i was not going to be here. she was very helpful and i do recommond her to friends and family ! she rocks!
christina in san diego ca' — Jan 30, 2017
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leah Farinas, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Farinas' profile.

Dr. Farinas frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leah Farinas, MD is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Leah Farinas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave, El Centro, CA