Overview
Leonardo Claros is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Claros is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, Allentown, PA 18104
755 Memorial Pkwy Ste 302 Bldg 30, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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. Leonardo Claros
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leonardo Claros?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leonardo Claros by calling their office at 484-426-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leonardo Claros a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leonardo Claros is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Leonardo Claros specialize in?
While Dr. Leonardo Claros is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Endoscopy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Leonardo Claros participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leonardo Claros has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Leonardo Claros's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leonardo Claros accept my insurance?
Dr. Leonardo Claros accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-426-2600 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
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Claros isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- ObesityDr. Claros isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- GastrectomyDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- MalnutritionDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. Claros isAdvanced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastritisDr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Claros isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
