
Overview
Steven Leichter, M.D., is a nationally recognized, board certified endocrinologist and Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American College of Clinical Endocrinologists. Dr. Leichter has a special interest in treating metabolic diseases and osteoporosis. Other specialty areas include hormonal evaluations of orthostatic hypotension and tachycardia, metabolic evaluation of kidney stones and diagnostic challenges. He has published over 80 papers and continues to carry out clinical research.Dr. Leichter is married and has five children, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one dog.
Dr. Leichter is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Dr. Leichter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Leichter is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2425 Brookstone Centre Parkway, Columbus, GA 31904
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Leichter 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.
Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus
Benjamin Dennis, M.D., is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He grew up in Georgia and has lived in Columbus since 2013. He completed his endocrine fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Dennis sees patients in consultation for conditions including diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, adrenal disorders and pituitary disorders. Dr. Dennis has a particular interest in thyroid disease; he is ECNU-certified and oversees the thyroid/parathyroid ultrasound department at the practice.Dr. Dennis does not provide primary care services and encourages all his patients to maintain a primary care physician. Although Dr. Dennis welcomes any consultation desired by a patient or their doctor, he does NOT generally provide the following services: wellness medicine, weight loss, T3, adrenal fatigue, non-FDA approved Testosterone or Growth Hormone or PED's. Dr. Dennis is highly rated in 59 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Nodule, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Dennis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Dennis is currently accepting new patients.
East Alabama Endocrinology, P.C.
Suresh Baliga is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Columbus, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Baliga is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Dr. Baliga is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Baliga is currently accepting new patients.
Piedmont Physicians Endocrinology Columbus
Maliha Jumani, M.D., ECNU, is an Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism specialist who is a certified diplomat for the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jumani completed her internship and residency at Harvard Medical School and fellowship at the University of Arkansas. She has published over half a dozen papers on topics including infection, heart defects and intestinal ulcers.Dr. Jumani is married to her husband, Dr. Fahad Syed, and they have two children. Dr. Jumani is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Storm, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, and Graves Disease. Dr. Jumani is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Jumani is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Steven B. Leichter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Steven B. Leichter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Steven B. Leichter by calling their office at 706-322-1700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Steven B. Leichter a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Steven B. Leichter 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. Steven B. Leichter specialize in?
While Dr. Steven B. Leichter is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Hashimoto Thyroiditis, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Steven B. Leichter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Steven B. Leichter has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Steven B. Leichter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Steven B. Leichter accept my insurance?
Dr. Steven B. Leichter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 706-322-1700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- InfertilityDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Infertility.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Mitochondrial Complex V DeficiencyDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex V Deficiency.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Polycystic Ovary SyndromeDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Type B Insulin Resistance SyndromeDr. Leichter isDistinguished. Learn about Type B Insulin Resistance Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED)
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2
- Breast Enlargement In MalesDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Enlargement In Males.
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Empty Sella SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Empty Sella Syndrome.
- Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Graves DiseaseDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HypogonadismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- IPEX SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about IPEX Syndrome.
- Isolated ACTH DeficiencyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Isolated ACTH Deficiency.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- MelorheostosisDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with OsteopoikilosisDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.
- MenopauseDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Menopause.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Neurohypophyseal Diabetes InsipidusDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- OsteopeniaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- OsteoporosisDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- ProlactinomaDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Secondary Adrenal InsufficiencyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Testicular FailureDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Triple A SyndromeDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Triple A Syndrome.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Leichter isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Albright's Hereditary OsteodystrophyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Albright's Hereditary Osteodystrophy.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- AmenorrheaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Amenorrhea.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aromatase DeficiencyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Aromatase Deficiency.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- BoilsDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Cardiomyopathic LentiginosisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal TumorDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome due to Adrenal Tumor.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Diabetic Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Exogenous Cushing's syndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Exogenous Cushing's syndrome.
- Familial Glucocorticoid DeficiencyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Glucocorticoid Deficiency.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- FolliculitisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Folliculitis.
- Food AllergyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Food Allergy.
- Glucocorticoid ResistanceDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid Resistance.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Hirsutism in WomenDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hirsutism in Women.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- HyperhidrosisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hyperhidrosis.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypoaldosteronismDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hypoaldosteronism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- JaundiceDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- MalnutritionDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelasmaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Melasma.
- Membranous NephropathyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Membranous Nephropathy.
- Mixed Gonadal DysgenesisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.
- Multiple Endocrine NeoplasiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia.
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1Dr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Noonan SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Noonan Syndrome.
- ObesityDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- OsteomalaciaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Osteomalacia.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Perrault SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Perrault Syndrome.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Precocious PubertyDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Precocious Puberty.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- ProgeriaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Progeria.
- PseudohypoparathyroidismDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Pseudohypoparathyroidism.
- Rabson-Mendenhall SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.
- RASopathiesDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- RicketsDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Rickets.
- Subacute ThyroiditisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Thyroiditis.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- Thyroid CancerDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid DysgenesisDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Dysgenesis.
- Toxic Nodular GoiterDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Toxic Nodular Goiter.
- Turner SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Turner Syndrome.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.
- X-Linked HypophosphatemiaDr. Leichter isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Hypophosphatemia.

