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About drlesliegreenberg

I have been practicing as a family physician for over 20 years--as both an educator of physicians and clinician. From infancy to the elderly, I perform obstetrics and general medicine. I love my career and am passionate about my field of knowledge and my patients. Follow me on Facebook at Leslie Md Greenberg Medical Disclaimer The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.

Why(?!) you may NOT need both pneumonia vaccines…

Posted on April 28, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Why are there pneumonia vaccines?  Streptococcus pneumonia infection is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia.  We know that older people often need hospitalization or they die from this type of bacterial pneumonia.  We added a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine to … Continue reading →

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Telemedicine. How to get the most from your telemedicine visit. And, pros and cons to this technology.

Posted on April 22, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What is telemedicine?  Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology (telephone or videochat) to provide, enhance, or expedite healthcare. Benefits of telemedicine? Convenience…for both the patient and the physician.  The patient does not need to leave home or work, find … Continue reading →

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Too many medical school graduates?!

Posted on April 17, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Please consider sharing on your page. We need patients to know how this all works. Did you know that according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Medical Board of California, there are only 3400 psychiatrists in California with … Continue reading →

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What to do (?! )months before your medical degree is official? Medical students helping with the coronavirus pandemic

Posted on April 14, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What to do with exquisite medical knowledge but without a medical degree yet? Due to the pandemic, medical student’s schooling has been turned on its ear. It is all hands-on-deck with patient care and medical students rotations have been curtailed, … Continue reading →

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How well did the influenza vaccine do this year?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

I know we are hyperfocused on our current pandemia and rightfully so. I recently came across an article discussing the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine for this past season. According to a Feb. 21 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the current … Continue reading →

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Kansas is thinking outside the box! Bringing in medical professionals to help.

Posted on April 3, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

I doctored in Kansas for 18 years. Kansas is a unified, medically- progressive state. I am proud of you! https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/health-care/coronavirus

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How to leave Coronavirus behind when you come home

Posted on April 2, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

How to leave coronavirus behind when you come home This is a spot-on article from a family medicine journal. I’m adopting ALL the tips in the hope that my husband and three kids don’t get the virus from me. Providing … Continue reading →

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Physicians are disposable?!

Posted on March 27, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Physicians are disposable? Excellent article. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/03/physicians-are-disposable-and-are-taken-for-granted.html

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Want to boost your immune system?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you want to boost your immune system? I was recently asked “What was I doing to boost my immune system?” This got me thinking about what do we know about this… Here is my research. The strength of our … Continue reading →

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What is “Match Day” for medical students?

Posted on March 12, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What is “Match Day” for medical students? Match Day is a monumental milestone for all graduating fourth-year medical students. There are almost 12,000 residency and fellowship training programs in the US. There are 20,000 medical students graduating with MDs yearly. … Continue reading →

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