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  • Office

    2005 Veterans Memorial Blvd
    Metairie, LA 70002
    Phone+1 504-836-9820

Summary

  • Dr. Leandro Area, MD is a family physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana, Georgia, and Florida. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Family Medicine, 1975 - 1978
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1985 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1982 - 1987
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1978 - 1982
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1981 - 1981

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

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