Overview
Hala Tfayli is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tfayli is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop St Ste 9055, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh
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Ingrid Libman, MD, PhD, is a pediatric endocrinologist and is certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is director of the Diabetes Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Rosario Medical School in Rosario, Argentina, her PhD from the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s. Dr. Libman’s clinical interests include prediction, prevention, and management of diabetes mellitus in the pediatric population. She has authored or co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented extensively nationally and internationally, and is a member of the American Diabetes Association (past chair of the Diabetes in Youth Interest Group), the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (current member of the ISPAD Advisory Council), and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. In her free time, Dr. Libman spends time with her family and enjoys travelling. Dr. Degordon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, Wilson Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
Pediatric Endocrinology In Lawrenceville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hala Tfayli
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hala Tfayli?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hala Tfayli by calling their office at 412-692-5170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hala Tfayli a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hala Tfayli is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Hala Tfayli specialize in?
While Dr. Hala Tfayli is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Hala Tfayli participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hala Tfayli has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Hala Tfayli's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hala Tfayli accept my insurance?
Dr. Hala Tfayli accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5170 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
- Distinguished
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Tfayli isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Advanced
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Tfayli isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- ObesityDr. Tfayli isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Tfayli isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- IntersexDr. Tfayli isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Tfayli isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Ovarian Overproduction of AndrogensDr. Tfayli isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Tfayli isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

