Overview
Leen Matalka is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Intersex, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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- EPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
1601 4th Ave S Ste M30, Birmingham, AL 35233
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Matalka 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. Leen Matalka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leen Matalka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leen Matalka by calling their office at 205-638-9100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leen Matalka a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leen Matalka 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 Dr. Leen Matalka specialize in?
While Dr. Leen Matalka is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Intersex, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Leen Matalka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leen Matalka has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Leen Matalka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leen Matalka accept my insurance?
Dr. Leen Matalka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-638-9100 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
- Experienced
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Matalka isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Matalka isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- IntersexDr. Matalka isExperienced. Learn about Intersex.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Matalka isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).