Fernando Leyva M.D., Mhcds, Faafp

Fernando Leyva, MD, MHCDS, FAAFP has a diverse work experience in various healthcare organizations. Fernando is currently the Regional Medical Director at Sharp Community Medical Group since 2023. Previously, they served as the Chief Medical Officer (Force Surgeon) at 1st Marine Logistics Group from 2021 to 2022, where they led the successful relocation of a multispecialty ambulatory clinic and facilitated organizational restructuring. Before that, they held multiple roles at Naval Medical Center San Diego, including Director of Medical Services (Medical Director) and Associate Medical Director, Directorate for Branch Clinics, where they implemented COVID-19 protocols and spearheaded quality improvement initiatives. Fernando also served as the Director of Medical Services at USNS MERCY T-AH 19 and as an Urgent Care Physician at Sharp Rees Stealy. Additionally, they have held leadership positions at Branch Health Clinic - NTC, USNS MERCY (T-AH 19), Naval Special Warfare Group ONE, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, and Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

Fernando Leyva, MD, MHCDS, FAAFP has a diverse education history. Fernando earned their MD degree in Medicine from the Uniformed Services University. Fernando also holds a Master of Science degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, although the field of study is not specified. Furthermore, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Davidson College.

Additionally, Dr. Leyva is currently pursuing a Master of Healthcare Delivery Science degree from Dartmouth College, which they are expected to complete in the years 2022-2024.

In terms of certifications, Dr. Leyva holds a license as a Physician from the Medical Board of California, which they obtained in April 2018. Fernando is also Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, having achieved this certification in July 2007. Moreover, Dr. Leyva is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. However, the specific details regarding the obtaining of this fellowship are not provided.