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.

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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 locations

Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia Division Of Endocrinology And Diabetes

3401 Civic Center Blvd Ste 30Philadelphia, PA 19104
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
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

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Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens, MDDr. Kelly A. Loftus, MDDr. Maryam Ijaz KhanDr. Mehmooda Syeed, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
3.2 
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 , PALanghorne , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , 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

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Keystone First
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Karla Fitzgerald Leavens has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatrics

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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Dr. Karla Leavens is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.

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