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Office
12330 Preston Rd
Dallas, TX 75230Phone+1 972-341-3200
Summary
- Dr. Laura DeFina, MD is an internist in Dallas, Texas. She is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas and Maryland.
Education & Training
National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1990 - 1993- National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1990
- National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1996 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1988 - 1996
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Mid-Life Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Obesity, and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study.Ambarish Pandey, Benjamin Willis, Carolyn E Barlow, David Leonard, Vijay Agusala
JACC. Advances. 2022-06-01 - Midlife Cardiorespiratory Fitness and the Development of Peripheral Artery Disease in Later LifeNeil Keshvani, Benjamin L. Willis, David Leonard, Ang Gao, Laura F. DeFina
Journal of the American Heart Association. 2021-12-02 - 3 citationsCardiorespiratory fitness, white blood cell count, and mortality in men and women.Stephen W. Farrell, David Leonard, Kerem Shuval, Laura F. DeFina, Carolyn E. Barlow
Journal of Sport and Health Science. 2021-11-02
Press Mentions
Even Washing Dishes Helps an Older Woman's HeartFebruary 23rd, 2022- Even Washing Dishes Helps an Older Woman's HeartFebruary 22nd, 2022
- Essilor Vision Foundation and FitnessGram by the Cooper Institute Partner to Reward Teachers, School Nurses and School StaffAugust 10th, 2021
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