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Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Dr. Leah Folb, MD
3.8 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 56
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Leah Folb, MD works in Houston, TX as an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist and has 16 years experience.

They are board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 2008. Dr. Folb completed a residency at The Methodist Hospital. Dr. Folb has has worked on more claims relating to Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Folb has received an average rating of 3.8 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. They are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Folb practices at Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P. in Houston, TX.

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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 AKA The Sunset Clinic
    1701 Sunset Blvd # 6758, Houston, TX 77005

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Folb
3.8
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Leah Folb, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Folb accepts AARP, Aetna and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Folb accepts here.

Dr. Folb frequently sees patients for Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations.

Dr. Folb has a star rating of 3.8/5 and has been reviewed 13 times.

Dr. Folb is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Folb has been practicing as an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist for 16 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

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