Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu
Overview
Mary Vajravelu, MD, is certified in pediatrics and pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She completed her fellowship and residency at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and medical degree at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule.
Dr. Vajravelu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Obesity in Children, and Low Blood Sugar.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Vajravelu 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu by calling their office at 412-692-5170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu a top-rated expert for Congenital Hyperinsulinism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Congenital Hyperinsulinism, 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. Mary E. Vajravelu specialize in?
While Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Hyperinsulinism. You can view a list of Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu accept my insurance?
Dr. Mary E. Vajravelu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5170 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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- Distinguished
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Vajravelu isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Advanced
- Low Blood SugarDr. Vajravelu isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Newborn Low Blood SugarDr. Vajravelu isAdvanced. Learn about Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
- ObesityDr. Vajravelu isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Vajravelu isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Vajravelu isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Fountain SyndromeDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Fountain Syndrome.
- Juvenile Paget's DiseaseDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Paget's Disease.
- MalabsorptionDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Vajravelu isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.