Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Layla Abushamat

Endocrinology
7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
2
conditions
7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Layla Abushamat, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Layla Abushamat specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and works at Baylor Medicine - Heart Clinic. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted.

Dr. Abushamat is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Abushamat is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CO

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Seton Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine - Heart Clinic
7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Abushamat 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Layla Abushamat

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Layla Abushamat?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Layla Abushamat by calling their office at 713-798-2545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Layla Abushamat a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Layla Abushamat is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Layla Abushamat specialize in?

While Dr. Layla Abushamat is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Layla Abushamat accept my insurance?

Dr. Layla Abushamat accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2545 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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