Geoffrey Lefferts, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1982 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Internal Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Geoffrey Lefferts, MD, is Staff Physician in primary care internal medicine and general internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic.
Two of his main duties over the years have included patient care and medical education. Educational roles have included Associate Program Director in the Internal Medicine Residency Program for several years, working with internal medicine residents in the Longitudinal Care Clinic one-half day per week, block-time internal medicine residents for two to four weeks at a time, as well as working with medical students in classroom settings in their freshman and sophomore years, and in the office setting for third and fourth-year students. Dr. Lefferts has participated in educating medical students for his entire career at Cleveland Clinic.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Hahnemann University Medical College, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Internship: | Hahnemann University Hospital, Internal Medicine, Philadelphia, PA |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Hamilton College, Clinton, NY |
Certifications
Specialty Interests
Education of patients and providers, continuity of care, access and scheduling.
Awards & Honors
Fellowship, American College of Physicians
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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