Leslie Linares
Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions

Overview

Leslie Linares-Hengen, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained infectious disease physician. He has decades of experience providing care for diverse patients within the entire spectrum of infectious diseases. He treats adults age 18 and older.Dr. Linares-Hengen strives to partner with his patients and engage them in the treatment process to ensure the most effective care. He provides state-of-the-art care in line with their individual goals and values.Away from work, he enjoys surfing, cooking, viewing art and traveling.

Dr. Linares is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Infectious Arthritis, and Infective Endocarditis.

Graduate Institution

Baylor College Of Medicine, Houston, TX

Residency

Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA

Specialties

Infectious Disease

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Infectious Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA

Hospital Affiliations

Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
Harrison Medical Center
St Anthony Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Coordinated Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Group Health Cooperative
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera
  • EPO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Franciscan Infectious Disease Associates at St. Joseph
1708 S Yakima Ave, Suite 310, Tacoma, WA 98405
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Is Dr. Leslie Linares a top-rated expert for Osteomyelitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leslie Linares is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteomyelitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Leslie Linares specialize in?

While Dr. Leslie Linares is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Leslie Linares accept my insurance?

Dr. Leslie Linares accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-274-4545 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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