Expertise in
21
conditions

Dr. James S. Leavitt

Gastroenterology
Office
9408 SW 87th Ave Ste 200, 
Miami, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
21
conditions
Office
9408 SW 87th Ave Ste 200, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

James Leavitt is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Leavitt is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Crohn's Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Leavitt is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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  • PPO
Cigna
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Florida Blue
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health Options
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Humana
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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Sentara Healthcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Simply Healthcare
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Sunshine Health
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Office
9408 SW 87th Ave Ste 200, Miami, FL 33176

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Leavitt 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Clinical Trials

Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Blood Collection Sub-Study of Exact Sciences Protocol 2019-01: Clinical Validation of an Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, For Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Other
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Clinical Validation of An Optimized Multi-Target Stool DNA (Mt-sDNA 2.0) Test, for Colorectal Cancer Screening BLUE-C
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 01, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Diagnostic test
Clinical Study of the BÜHLMANN fCAL™ ELISA as an Aid in the Differentiation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease From Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Clinical Study of the BÜHLMANN fCAL™ ELISA as an Aid in the Differentiation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease From Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 18, 2019
Intervention Type: Other
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3 Total Publications

Genomic Insights Into Inflammatory Bowel Disease in United States Hispanic Participants: An Ancestry-Focused Study.
Genomic Insights Into Inflammatory Bowel Disease in United States Hispanic Participants: An Ancestry-Focused Study.
Journal: Gastroenterology
Published: February 28, 2025
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Is Dr. James S. Leavitt a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James S. Leavitt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. James S. Leavitt specialize in?

While Dr. James S. Leavitt is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. James S. Leavitt participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James S. Leavitt has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. James S. Leavitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James S. Leavitt accept my insurance?

Dr. James S. Leavitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-913-0666 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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