Overview
Laura Defina is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Defina is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism. Her top areas of expertise are Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Calcinosis, and Obesity.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 124 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
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Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Baylor Scott & White Endocrinology Frisco
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Baylor Scott & White Dallas Diagnostic Association Plano
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Las Colinas Endocrinology, P.A.
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- CalcinosisDr. Defina isAdvanced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Defina isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AsthmaDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- DementiaDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Heart FailureDr. Defina isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.