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Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO

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(Heather L. Hofflich, DO)

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Family Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism and General Practice

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and more.

8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

(858) 657-6900

Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO is an internist in San Diego, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), family medicine, endocrinology diabetes & metabolism and general practice. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO is affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Regents of the University of California and UC San Diego Health.

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8899 University Center Lane
San Diego, CA 92122

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9350 Campus Point Drive
San Diego, CA 92037

Some issues Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News

“"I think it's wonderful to have it available to all women," said Dr. Heather Hofflich, an Endocrinologist at UC San Diego.”—"7 San Diego CVS Pharmacies Offer Birth Control Pills Without Doctor's Prescription", NBC 7 San Diego, January 2018

“We asked Drs. Deborah Kado and Heather Hofflich, specialists in treating osteoporosis in the UC San Diego Health System, to help clarify the situation.”—"Supplements can be a hedge against osteoporosis", The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 2013

“Dr. Heather Hofflich, an endocrinologist at University of California San Diego Medical Center, recommends 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day and 1,200 milligrams of calcium.”—"What causes osteoporosis, what you can do about it", The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 2012

blood draw	194
doctor visit	474
preventive care	45
vaccines	45

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	26
Less than 65	30

blood draw	140
doctor visit	485
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	33
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	50
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

blood draw	143
doctor visit	525
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	664
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	86
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	57
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

blood draw	94
doctor visit	515
preventive care	66
vaccines	66

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	30
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	56
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	15

blood draw	98
doctor visit	565
preventive care	88
vaccines	88

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	46
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	57
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

doctor visit	481
preventive care	73
vaccines	73

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	35
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	55
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

doctor visit	385
preventive care	89
vaccines	89

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	44
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

doctor visit	301
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

doctor visit	350
preventive care	9
vaccines	9

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	31
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	57
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

doctor visit	448

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	30
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	69
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO treated as an internist in San Diego, CA were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	133
doctor visit	453
preventive care	50
vaccines	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	330
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	128
85 and over	38
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO treated were osteoperosis, hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	55
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	15
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2001. She completed residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York. She is certified by the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2001)

Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center, New York

Board Certification: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

UC San Diego Health

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Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Radius Health, Inc.	$18,746 Tymlos $18,681	$65
Amgen Inc.	$4,053 Prolia $131	$3,922
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$3,757 KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $3,310	$447
Lilly USA, LLC	$362 FORTEO $362
Covidien LP	$155 GI Solutions $155
Other	$396 JANUVIA $123	SOLIRIS $115	OneTouch $38	Somatuline Depot 120mg-.5ml $27	Continuous Glucose Monitor $24	Other $69

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$19,574
Consulting Fee	$2,800
Travel and Lodging	$2,671
Food and Beverage	$2,285
Education	$139

Research Payments

Dr. Heather Leigh Hofflich, DO has received 15 research payments totaling $34,233.

Biography

Dr. Heather Hofflich is a specialist in general practice, endocrinology, and family medicine. Dr. Hofflich is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Her areas of expertise consist of osteoporosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and type 2 diabetes. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then she performed her residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Her professional affiliations include UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. According to UC San Diego Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in San Diego, CA.

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