Leesa Li-Fossum, MD

  • Pediatrics
Leesa Li-Fossum, MD, Pediatrics, Chula Vista
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About

Specialties

Pediatrics

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Biography

Pediatrician Leesa Li-Fossum, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for newborns, children and adolescents. Believing that prevention is the best medicine, Dr. Li-Fossum has a wide range of medical interests, including obesity prevention, eating disorders, behavioral and developmental issues and caring for family units as a whole. 


Her goal as a pediatrician is to guide her patients and their families on the best path for them as individuals and set them up for success in their health and beyond. She is passionate about optimizing children’s health in order for them to reach their fullest potential in all aspects of life. 


When not seeing patients, Dr. Li-Fossum loves doing anything active, including hiking, running and workout classes. She also enjoys experimenting in the kitchen baking healthy versions of treats and spending time with her husband and friends. 

Credentials

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics, 2023

Medical Education

University of California at Irvine School of Medicine, MD, 2020

Residencies

University of California, Los Angeles, Pediatric, 2023

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