Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions

Overview

Meera Amar, MD, is an independent endocrinologist at Ascension Providence in Waco, Texas. Dr. Amar diagnoses and treats endocrine disorders such as diabetes and thyroid conditions. She delivers personalized care to help you manage your diabetes or endocrine disorder. She takes the time to explain your diagnosis and answer your questions.

Dr. Amar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, and Thyroid Storm.

Dr. Amar is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Med/Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Amar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism- American Board Of Internal Med/Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism
The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Scott & White Hospital
Va Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Providence
Freestone Medical Center
Ascension Providence
Goodall Witcher Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Telugu

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
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
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
US Health and Life
  • EPO
  • 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

Diabetes & Endocrine Center of Central Texas, PA
333 Londonderry Drive, Suite 200, Waco, TX 76712
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Amar 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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. Meera R. Amar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Meera R. Amar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Meera R. Amar by calling their office at 254-751-9777. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Meera R. Amar a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Meera R. Amar is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Meera R. Amar specialize in?

While Dr. Meera R. Amar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Meera R. Amar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Meera R. Amar has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Meera R. Amar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Meera R. Amar accept my insurance?

Dr. Meera R. Amar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-751-9777 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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