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Summary
Dr. Karla Leavens is a pediatric endocrinologist who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism with a focus on children and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Children's Hospital. With 15 years of experience treating young patients with hormone and metabolic conditions, Dr. Leavens brings extensive expertise to complex endocrine disorders affecting children's growth and development.
Dr. Leavens practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and maintains locations throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating children with growth hormone deficiency and short stature, helping families navigate concerns about their child's growth patterns. Her expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and thyroid function panels to evaluate how well the thyroid gland is working in pediatric patients.
Dr. Leavens practices at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and maintains locations throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She focuses on treating children with growth hormone deficiency and short stature, helping families navigate concerns about their child's growth patterns. Her expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and thyroid function panels to evaluate how well the thyroid gland is working in pediatric patients.
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Quick Facts
- 15 years of experience
- 14 insurance plans accepted
- Childrens Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens has 3 locationsChildrens Hospital Of Philadelphia Division Of Endocrinology And Diabetes
3401 Civic Center Blvd Ste 30Philadelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 590-3174
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Buerger Center For Advanced Pediatric Care
3500 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 590-1000
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 7:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 590-1000
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 15 Years of Experience | 26 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| Philadelphia , PA | Langhorne , PA | Philadelphia , PA | Darby , PA |
| Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Drexel University College of Medicine | Med School: King Edward Medical University | Med School: Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens
Medical Specialties
Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Childrens Hospital
Medical School
Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 2012
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2011
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Karla Leavens affiliated with?
- Dr. Karla Leavens is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.
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