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Leila Mufdi, DO

Specialty in Emergency Medicine

Dr. Mufdi is a board-certified emergency medicine physician. She obtained her undergraduate degree in neurobiological sciences at the University of Florida. She attended Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an emergency medicine residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. Recognizing the value of health literacy, she is happy to have joined Buoy Health in 2021.

Practice names

2012-Present - Physician and Emergency Physician, Riverside Health System

2008-2011 - Emergency Physician, Gaston Memorial Hospital

Education and training

2004-2008 - Emergency Room Residency, Albert Einstein Emergency Residency

2000-2004 - Doctor of Osteopathy, Midwestern University

1995-1998 - BA (Neurobiological Sciences), University of Florida

Certifications

America Board of Emergency Medicine Certified.

Articles from Leila Mufdi, DO

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A swollen throat could be caused by strep throat or a cold virus, but it can also be caused by GERD or more serious conditions like an allergic reaction or goiter.

Dizziness is a common symptom that may occur if you don’t eat or drink enough, take certain medications, or have an inner ear problem. It’s rarely a sign of something life-threatening, but there are serious heart and neurological problems that cause it.

5 Causes of Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasms are common and can often be easily treated at home. But they may be a sign of a more serious condition, like a heat-related illness.

4 Causes of Toenail Pain

Toenail pain can be caused by an ingrown toenail, a stubbed toe, or an infection. See your doctor if your pain is not improving or if it’s red and swollen, which is a sign of an infection.

Causes of Swollen Toes

Swollen toes may be caused by a trauma to your toe, like bumping or stubbing your toe. But unexplained toe swelling could be from a chronic issue like gout or even a sign of a heart condition.

Causes of Projectile Vomiting

Projectile vomiting is a forceful type of throwing up that can seem scary. The good news is that many of its causes—such as food poisoning and stomach bugs—aren’t dangerous and are often easy to treat.

A swollen throat could be caused by strep throat or a cold virus, but it can also be caused by GERD or more serious conditions like an allergic reaction or goiter.

Dizziness is a common symptom that may occur if you don’t eat or drink enough, take certain medications, or have an inner ear problem. It’s rarely a sign of something life-threatening, but there are serious heart and neurological problems that cause it.

5 Causes of Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasms are common and can often be easily treated at home. But they may be a sign of a more serious condition, like a heat-related illness.

4 Causes of Toenail Pain

Toenail pain can be caused by an ingrown toenail, a stubbed toe, or an infection. See your doctor if your pain is not improving or if it’s red and swollen, which is a sign of an infection.

Causes of Swollen Toes

Swollen toes may be caused by a trauma to your toe, like bumping or stubbing your toe. But unexplained toe swelling could be from a chronic issue like gout or even a sign of a heart condition.

Causes of Projectile Vomiting

Projectile vomiting is a forceful type of throwing up that can seem scary. The good news is that many of its causes—such as food poisoning and stomach bugs—aren’t dangerous and are often easy to treat.

A swollen throat could be caused by strep throat or a cold virus, but it can also be caused by GERD or more serious conditions like an allergic reaction or goiter.

Dizziness is a common symptom that may occur if you don’t eat or drink enough, take certain medications, or have an inner ear problem. It’s rarely a sign of something life-threatening, but there are serious heart and neurological problems that cause it.

5 Causes of Muscle Spasms

Muscle spasms are common and can often be easily treated at home. But they may be a sign of a more serious condition, like a heat-related illness.

4 Causes of Toenail Pain

Toenail pain can be caused by an ingrown toenail, a stubbed toe, or an infection. See your doctor if your pain is not improving or if it’s red and swollen, which is a sign of an infection.

Causes of Swollen Toes

Swollen toes may be caused by a trauma to your toe, like bumping or stubbing your toe. But unexplained toe swelling could be from a chronic issue like gout or even a sign of a heart condition.

Causes of Projectile Vomiting

Projectile vomiting is a forceful type of throwing up that can seem scary. The good news is that many of its causes—such as food poisoning and stomach bugs—aren’t dangerous and are often easy to treat.