Overview
Christopher Blunden is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dr. Blunden is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sotos Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Turner Syndrome, and Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Blunden 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. Christopher Blunden
Is Dr. Christopher Blunden a top-rated expert for Sotos Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Blunden is classified as an Advanced expert for Sotos Syndrome, 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. Christopher Blunden specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Blunden is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Sotos Syndrome, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Turner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Christopher Blunden participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Blunden has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sotos Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Blunden's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Blunden accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Blunden accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Sotos SyndromeDr. Blunden isAdvanced. Learn about Sotos Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Blunden isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Blunden isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).