Expertise in
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Expertise in
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Overview

Matthew Laurens is a Pediatric Infectious Disease specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Laurens is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Yellow Fever, and Anemia.

Dr. Laurens is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2009 and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2004. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 112 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Laurens is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Infectious Disease
Pediatrics

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2009
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2004

Fellowships

University of Maryland Medical Center - Peds, Infectious Diseases, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital
120 Penn Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

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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You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew B. Laurens by calling their office at 410-706-8695. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Matthew B. Laurens a top-rated expert for Malaria?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew B. Laurens is classified as an Elite expert for Malaria, 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. Matthew B. Laurens specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew B. Laurens is a Pediatric Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Malaria, Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, and Yellow Fever. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Infectious Disease.

Does Dr. Matthew B. Laurens participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Matthew B. Laurens has published 112 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malaria. You can view a list of Dr. Matthew B. Laurens's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Matthew B. Laurens accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew B. Laurens accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-706-8695 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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