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Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), obesity, asthma, and more.

5825 E. Calle Guadalupe
Guadalupe, AZ 85283

(833) 855-9973

Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Guadalupe, AZ specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD is affiliated with District Medical Group and MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT.

Office Locations

Address:

5825 E. Calle Guadalupe
Guadalupe, AZ 85283

Address:

811 S Hamilton Street
Chandler, AZ 85225

Some issues Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

doctor visit	160

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	130

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	14
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	126

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	22
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	155

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	17
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	175

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	51
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	203

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	16
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	168

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	115

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	130

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	34
Male	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	13
Native American / Alaskan Native	1
Hispanic	20
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	4
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. She completed residency at UA College of Medicine, Tucson. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: UA College of Medicine, Tucson

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

District Medical Group

MARICOPA COUNTY SPECIAL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lenore Sandra Encinas, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$148 TOUJEO $134	LANTUS $14
Pfizer Inc.	$29 TRUMENBA $29
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$21 Descovy $21
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$20 PEDIARIX $20
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$19 $19
Other	$15 NEXPLANON $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$252

Biography

Dr. Lenore Encinas practices family medicine in Chandler, AZ and Guadalupe, AZ. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. These areas are among Dr. Encinas's clinical interests: cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and skin lesions (growths or marks). She is professionally affiliated with District Medical Group. Dr. Encinas is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine.