Overview
Maria Escolar is a Pediatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Escolar has been practicing medicine for over 33 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- INDEMNITY
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Locations
143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
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.
11 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Escolar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Escolar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Escolar by calling their office at 919-966-4135. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Escolar a top-rated expert for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Escolar is classified as an Elite expert for Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter 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 Escolar specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Escolar is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Maria Escolar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Escolar has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome). You can view a list of Dr. Maria Escolar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria Escolar accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Escolar accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 919-966-4135 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
- Elite
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome)
- Distinguished
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Escolar isDistinguished. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome)
- Advanced
- Alpha MannosidosisDr. Escolar isAdvanced. Learn about Alpha Mannosidosis.
- Beta-MannosidosisDr. Escolar isAdvanced. Learn about Beta-Mannosidosis.
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3A (MPS IIIA, Sanfilippo Syndrome A)
- Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)Dr. Escolar isAdvanced. Learn about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- Chediak-Higashi SyndromeDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Chediak-Higashi Syndrome.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Gaucher DiseaseDr. Escolar isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease.
