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Leah C. Folb, M.D.
Leah C. Folb, M.D.
| Specialty | Endocrinology |
| Degrees | M.D. |
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| Board Certification | American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013 Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Board 2021 |
| Hospital Affiliation | Houston Methodist Hospital |
| Office | 2nd Floor |
| Phone | (713) 807-4276 |
| FAX | (713) 578-1538 |
Dr. Leah Folb, an Endocrine specialist, joined Medical Clinic of Houston, LLP August 2015 where she provides consulting services for the assessment, management, monitoring and ongoing care of the multiple endocrine disorders. After obtaining a B.A. in Business Economics at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR in 1991, she obtained her medical degree in 2008 from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX in 2008. At Houston Methodist Hospital she completed both her Residency in 2012 and a Fellowship in Endocrinology in 2014.
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Medical Education
Houston Methodist Hospital - HoustonFellowship, Endocrinology
Houston Methodist Hospital - HoustonResidency
University of Texas Health Science Center - HoustonM.D.
University of Arkansas - FayettevilleB.A. - Business Economics
Recognition and Awards
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists – AACE, Member
- American Diabetes Association
- Bridges to Excellence Cardiac Care Recognition (2017-2019)
- Bridges to Excellence Diabetes Care Recognition (2017-2019)
- Endocrine Society
- HealthGrades Recognized Doctor Honor Roll (2015-2018)
- Vitals: Patients’ Choice Award (2016); On Time Doctor (2016)
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