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 top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
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.
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Layla Abushamat has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Layla Abushamat's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ObesityDr. Abushamat isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Abushamat isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Abushamat isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Abushamat isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Abushamat isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Abushamat isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Abushamat isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.