Overview
Christina Astley is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), and Leydig Cell Hypoplasia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
333 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Astley has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christina Astley
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christina Astley?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christina Astley by calling their office at 617-919-5323. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christina Astley a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christina Astley is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Christina Astley specialize in?
While Dr. Christina Astley is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, and Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Christina Astley participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christina Astley has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Christina Astley's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christina Astley accept my insurance?
Dr. Christina Astley accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-919-5323 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Astley isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Astley isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Astley isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Astley isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.