Overview
Maria Descartes is a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Descartes is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Miller Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, Acrodysostosis, and Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Descartes is currently accepting new patients.
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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. Maria D. Descartes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria D. Descartes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria D. Descartes by calling their office at 205-930-7100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria D. Descartes a top-rated expert for Miller Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria D. Descartes is classified as an Advanced expert for Miller Syndrome, 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. Maria D. Descartes specialize in?
While Dr. Maria D. Descartes is a Medical Genetics, they have specific expertise in Miller Syndrome, Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type, and Acrodysostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Medical Genetics.
Does Dr. Maria D. Descartes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria D. Descartes has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Miller Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Maria D. Descartes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria D. Descartes accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria D. Descartes accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 205-930-7100 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.
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- Advanced
- AcrodysostosisDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrodysostosis.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania TypeDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Catania Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager TypeDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Nager Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez TypeDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Rodriguez Type.
- Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers TypeDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Acrofacial Dysostosis Weyers Type.
- MicrognathiaDr. Descartes isAdvanced. Learn about Micrognathia.
- Experienced
- Achard SyndromeDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about Achard Syndrome.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Coffin-Siris SyndromeDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about Coffin-Siris Syndrome.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.
- DiGeorge SyndromeDr. Descartes isExperienced. Learn about DiGeorge Syndrome.