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Office
4 Embarcadero Ctr
Lbby Level
San Francisco, CA 94111Phone+1 415-529-4566Fax+1 415-291-0489
Summary
- I am a Family Physician who spends most of my time on researching quality, value, and prevention. I have a strong interest in evidence-based medicine, risk perception, and preventive services.
Education & Training
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2009 - 2012
- Tufts University at Cambridge Health AllianceChief Residency, Family Medicine, 2008 - 2009
- Tufts University at Cambridge Health AllianceResidency, Family Medicine, 2006 - 2009
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2006
- Cornell UniversityBS, Nutritional Sciences, 1997 - 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
- American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Excellence in Student Teaching Award UCSF, 2021
- Resident Teacher Award Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, 2009
- Resident Award for Scholarship AFMRD/NAPCRG/CFPC, 2009
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsChange in Glycemic Control for Patients Enrolled in a Membership-Based Primary Care Program: Longitudinal Observational Study.Lenard I Lesser, Raj Behal
JMIR Diabetes. 2021-06-11 - Nutrition Support Therapy.Mary N R Lesser, Lenard I Lesser
American Family Physician. 2021-12-01 - In adults at CV risk, Mediterranean-style or low-fat dietary programs vs. minimal interventions reduce all-cause mortality.Lenard I Lesser
Annals of Internal Medicine. 2023-07-01
Journal Articles
- Are Physicians Asking ED Patients about Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization?Houser CM et al, Lesser LI, Academic Emergency Medicine. 2000; 7 (5): 524
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Outdoor Advertising, Obesity and Soda Consumption.Lesser LI, Zimmerman F, Cohen DA, North American Primary Care Research Group Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada
- A Comparison Between US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations and Medicare Coverage.Lesser LI, Krist, A, Kamerow DB, Bazemore AW, North American Primary Care Research Group Meeting, Seattle, WA
- The Food Environment of California Children’s Hospitals.Lesser LI, Hunnes DE, Arab L, Cohen DA, Obesity. 2010; 18(S2): S179, Obesity Society Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA
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Lectures
- Nutrition Assessment in Primary Care.Tufts University Family Medicine Residency, Malden, MA
- Minerals: Calcium, Sodium, Iron, Chromium, Zinc, Selenium.Duke Diet and Fitness Center, Durham, NC
- Access Denied: Failure of For-Profit Health Care in the US.National Primary Care Week at the University of Rochester School of Medicine, Rochester, NY
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Other
- At Issue: Health Insurance Reform: Government Run System would save Money, Lives.Lesser LI and Fehnel C, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
- On soft drink labels, state health risks.Lesser LI, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
- Advocacy Skills for the Primary Care Researcher.Lesser LI, Chen F, Westfall J, Liaw W, Burke M
http://napcrg.org/audio/NAPCRG10_Advocacy.mp3
North American Primary Care Research Group Meeting, Seattle, WA - Join now to see all
Press Mentions
- Food Is Medicine. Hospital Food Currently Is NotApril 26th, 2022
- POM-Boozled: Do Health Drinks Live up to Their Labels?March 2nd, 2016
- Do Healthier Fast Food Options Exist?February 10th, 2016
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Committees
- Member, Policy Committee, National Physicians Alliance 2006 - Present
- Resident Represenative, Board of Directors, North American Primary Care Research Group 2007 - 2009
Professional Memberships
- Member
- American Public Health AssociationGoverning Councillor
External Links
- Bloghttp://beactive.blogspot.com
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