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Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Dr. Leah Folb, MD
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Dr. Leah Folb, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Houston, TX.
Dr. Leah Folb, MD
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Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Leah Folb, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Leah Folb, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Houston, TX and has 16 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2008 and completed a residency at The Methodist Hospital.They currently practice at Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P. and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Folb has experience treating conditions like Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Folb received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Folb is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Osteoporosis
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Obesity
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Osteopenia
Overweight
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shortness of Breath
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Achalasia - Adrenal - Alacrima Syndrome
Acute Thyroiditis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Anemia
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Arthritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Autoimmune Diseases
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Constipation
Diabetes
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gestational Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hives
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Hormone Imbalance
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Klinefelter Syndrome
Male Infertility
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Bone Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pituitary Disease
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Diabetes Management
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Lab Service
Nutritional Counseling
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna EPO
    Cigna Healthcare of Georgia PPO
    Cigna Healthcare of Illinois POS
    Cigna Healthcare of Illinois PPO
    Cigna Healthcare of Texas POS
    Cigna Healthcare of Texas PPO
    Cigna POS
    Cigna PPO
    HealthCare of Texas - Open Access POS
    HealthCare of Texas Inc. - Houston Network/POS POS
    Indemnity EPO
    Network POS
    Open Access Plus
    Open Access Plus PPO
    Open Access POS
    Select Network POS
    Select Network PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Commercial EPO
    Preferred PPO
  • Commercial PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 AKA The Sunset Clinic
    1701 Sunset Blvd # 6758, Houston, TX 77005
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3.8
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 07, 2022
I have only seen Dr. Folb once, a referral by my gynecologist due to the development of osteoporosis. She was very thorough and easy to talk to and suggested treatment, which I started. Now she has left Houston. I really, really liked her! Now I am looking for another endocrinologist!
Linda Jamison — Oct 07, 2022
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Bayor College of Medicine|Ben Taub General Hospital
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • The Methodist Hospital
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Methodist Hospital
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leah Folb, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Folb's profile.

Dr. Folb frequently treats the following conditions: Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Leah Folb, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leah Folb, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX