Karla M. Leavitt
Expertise in
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Expertise in
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Overview

Dr. Karla Leavitt is a double-board-certified maternal fetal care physician with the Orlando Health Women’s Institute Center for Maternal Fetal Medicine. She cares for patients with high-risk pregnancies and manages pregnancies with a personal or family history of genetic disorders, congenital anomalies or a history of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Her expertise includes: Amniocentesis Chorionic villus sampling Diabetic and nutritional counseling Fetal echocardiogram First-trimester screening Genetic counseling Sonography Ultrasound Dr. Leavitt’s Training Dr. Leavitt earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and her medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan, where she graduated from both programs with honors. She also received a master’s in public health (MPH). Dr. Leavitt completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the university’s medical sciences campus. She completed fellowships in fetal therapy at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, reproductive and clinical genetics at Montefiore Medical Center / Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and maternal fetal medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. About Dr. Leavitt Dr. Leavitt is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Leavitt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small for Gestational Age, Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

Dr. Leavitt is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal-Fetal Medicine and American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Puerto Rico

Residency

Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore

Specialties

Neonatology
Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licenses

Obstetrics & Gynecology in FL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal-Fetal Medicine
American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology

Fellowships

University of South Florida

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Female

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Locations

Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Spring Lake
7243 Della Dr., 1st Floor, Suite D, Orlando, FL 32819
Other Locations
Orlando Health Women’s Institute Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine – Downtown Orlando
207 W. Gore St., Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32806
Orlando Health Women's Institute Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine - Osceola
1001 E. Osceola Pkwy., Suite 330, Kissimmee, FL 34744

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.


7 Total Publications

Comparing the cerebro-placental to umbilico-cerebral Doppler ratios for the prediction of adverse neonatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by fetal growth restriction.
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Dr. Karla M. Leavitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 321-841-8555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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