Overview
Lydia Marcus is a Pediatric Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Marcus is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Encephalitis, and Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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. Lydia Marcus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lydia Marcus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lydia Marcus by calling their office at 205-996-7850. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lydia Marcus a top-rated expert for Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lydia Marcus is classified as an Advanced expert for Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, 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. Lydia Marcus specialize in?
While Dr. Lydia Marcus is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Lydia Marcus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lydia Marcus has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. You can view a list of Dr. Lydia Marcus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lydia Marcus accept my insurance?
Dr. Lydia Marcus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-996-7850 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
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Marcus isAdvanced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- Experienced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DysarthriaDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EncephalitisDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Herpes Simplex EncephalitisDr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Simplex Encephalitis.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Marcus isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).