Overview
Dr. Douglas Ball is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He holds a joint appointment in oncology. His areas of clinical expertise include diagnostic radiology, endocrine oncology, thyroid cancer and thyroid diseases. Dr. Ball earned his M.D. from the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian University Hospital and performed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Johns Hopkins. His research interests include medullary thyroid cancer, differentiated thyroid cancer and anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Dr. Ball is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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601 North Caroline Street, Floor 7, Floor 7, Baltimore, MD 21287
10751 Falls Road, Falls Concourse STE 412, Lutherville, MD 21093
201 North Broadway Street, Viragh BLDG 5th FL, Baltimore, MD 21287
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Dr. Ball 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. Douglas W. Ball
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas W. Ball?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas W. Ball by calling their office at 410-955-9270. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas W. Ball a top-rated expert for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas W. Ball is classified as an Elite expert for Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, 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. Douglas W. Ball specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas W. Ball is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, and Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Douglas W. Ball participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas W. Ball has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas W. Ball's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas W. Ball accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas W. Ball accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-9270 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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- Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma
- Thyroid CancerDr. Ball isElite. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Ball isDistinguished. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Ball isDistinguished. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Ball isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2Dr. Ball isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Ball isDistinguished. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
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- AcromegalyDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- GigantismDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Gigantism.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Hereditary NeuroblastomaDr. Ball isAdvanced. Learn about Hereditary Neuroblastoma.
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- Addison's DiseaseDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Ball isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.