Overview
Karla Leavens is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Low Blood Sugar, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leavens 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. Karla Leavens
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karla Leavens?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karla Leavens by calling their office at 215-694-8998. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karla Leavens a top-rated expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karla Leavens is classified as an Experienced expert for Short Stature (Growth Disorders), 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. Karla Leavens specialize in?
While Dr. Karla Leavens is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Low Blood Sugar, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Karla Leavens participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karla Leavens has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Short Stature (Growth Disorders). You can view a list of Dr. Karla Leavens's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karla Leavens accept my insurance?
Dr. Karla Leavens accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-694-8998 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
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Leavens isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).