Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Maria F. Contreras

Pediatric Endocrinology
Texas TECH Univ. Health Sciences Center Amarillo
1400 S Coulter St, 
Amarillo, TX 
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Expertise in
22
conditions
Texas TECH Univ. Health Sciences Center Amarillo
1400 S Coulter St, 
Amarillo, TX 

Overview

Maria Contreras is a Pediatric Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Amarillo, Texas.

Dr. Contreras is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Precocious Puberty.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Endocrinology

Licenses

Pediatrics in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Seton Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Texas TECH Univ. Health Sciences Center Amarillo
1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106
Other Locations
Chad Edward Mason
713 N Taylor St, Amarillo, TX 79107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Contreras 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

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.

6 Total Publications

Transdermal testosterone gel for induction and continuation of puberty in adolescent boys with hepatic dysfunction.
Transdermal testosterone gel for induction and continuation of puberty in adolescent boys with hepatic dysfunction.
Journal: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM
Published: May 20, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria F. Contreras

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria F. Contreras?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria F. Contreras by calling their office at 806-414-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maria F. Contreras a top-rated expert for Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria F. Contreras is classified as an Advanced expert for Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), 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 F. Contreras specialize in?

While Dr. Maria F. Contreras is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Maria F. Contreras participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Maria F. Contreras has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). You can view a list of Dr. Maria F. Contreras's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Maria F. Contreras accept my insurance?

Dr. Maria F. Contreras accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 806-414-9800 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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