Overview
Maria Leal is a Laboratory Medicine provider practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Leal is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, and Periodontitis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
Locations
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leal 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maria Leal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Leal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Leal by calling their office at 843-792-1414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Leal a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Leal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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 Leal specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Leal is a Laboratory Medicine, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Laboratory Medicine.
Does Dr. Maria Leal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Leal has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Maria Leal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria Leal accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Leal accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1414 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
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Leal isDistinguished. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Leal isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD)
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Niemann-Pick DiseaseDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Niemann-Pick Disease.