Overview
Leah Hopkins, MSN, FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner in Endocrinology. She specializes in diabetes management, hypothyroidism, and osteoporosis. She received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Auburn University and worked for eight years as a Registered Nurse in critical care and cardiology at MUSC. She then obtained her Master's degree in Nursing from Walden University while working as an RN. Leah joined the Endocrinology department in May 2019 and started an osteoporosis clinic to help patients manage their bone health. She is also very passionate about diabetes care and works in the hospital on the diabetes management service as well as in an outpatient specialty clinic. Leah utilizes her nursing skills and values to listen and understand her patient's needs. She strives to provide compassionate individualized care to every patient with a focus on education.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Infant Hyperglycemia, and Osteoporosis.
Dr. Hopkins is currently accepting new patients.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
5500 Front Street, Summerville, SC 29483
Additional Areas of Focus
Hopkins 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.
Palmetto Endocrinology
Dr. Joseph Mathews is the Director of Endocrinology for Palmetto Primary and Specialty Care Physicians, the largest independent practice in South Carolina and has extensive training in Endocrine diseases. He started his education at The College of Charleston, where he graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Biology. Afterwards, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from The Medical University of South Carolina, where he stayed on to complete his residency training in Internal Medicine and then his fellowship in Endocrinology, and served as the Chief Fellow. The American Board of Internal Medicine has awarded him board certification in both Internal Medicine in addition to Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. He has advanced training in diabetes treatments, including insulin pumps, as well as neck ultrasound, thyroid biopsies, and clinical densitometry. He is the only physician in the low country to earn ECNU certification status, a professional certification in the field of neck ultrasonography for physicians who perform consultations and diagnostic evaluations for thyroid and parathyroid disorders through both diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration. Dr. Mathews has also earned distinction as a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology and the College of Physicians because of his recognized accomplishments and achievements over and above the practice of medicine. Dr. Mathews is highly rated in 86 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome, Pheochromocytoma, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Mathews is board certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism. Dr. Mathews is currently accepting new patients.
MUSC University Hospital
Nicoleta Sora is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Sora is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Sora is currently accepting new patients.
Equilibrium Endocrinology
Orlin Sergev is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Summerville, South Carolina. Dr. Sergev is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Sergev is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leah G. Hopkins, NP
How do I make an appointment with Leah G. Hopkins, NP?
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Is Leah G. Hopkins, NP a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Leah G. Hopkins, NP is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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 Leah G. Hopkins, NP specialize in?
While Leah G. Hopkins, NP is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Infant Hyperglycemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Leah G. Hopkins, NP accept my insurance?
Leah G. Hopkins, NP accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-9200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Infant HyperglycemiaHopkins, NP isExperienced. Learn about Infant Hyperglycemia.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Hopkins, NP isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Hopkins, NP isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).