Overview
Peter Leport is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California.
Dr. Leport is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity and Obesity in Children.
Dr. Leport is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter C. Leport
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter C. Leport?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter C. Leport by calling their office at 714-861-4666. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter C. Leport a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter C. Leport is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Peter C. Leport specialize in?
While Dr. Peter C. Leport is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter C. Leport accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter C. Leport accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-861-4666 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- ObesityDr. Leport isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Leport isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
