Facility Affiliations
Dr. Leah C. Folb's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Medical Specialty Endocrinology Education/Training B.A. Business Economics - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 1991 M.D. - University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX - 2008 Residency – Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 2012 Fellowship, Endocrinology – Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, 2014 Board Certification American Board of Internal Medicine, 2013 American Board of Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Eligible Special Skills & Interests Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, and Cystic Fibrosis related) Metabolic Syndrome Obesity Insulin Resistance Abnormal Cholesterol Menopause (except for Bio-Identical Hormones) Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Calcium Metabolism Kidney Stones Thyroid Disorders including Thyroid Cancer Parathyroid Disorder Adrenal Disorders Pituitary Disorders Hospital Affiliations Houston Methodist Hospital Recognitions and Awards
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Osteoporosis
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
- Menopause
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Prediabetes
- Kidney stones
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Pituitary tumors
- Perimenopause
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
- Thyroid nodules
Awards & Recognitions
- HealthGrades Recognized Doctor Honor Roll (2015)
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
- Aetna - Choice POS Ii
- Blue Cross And Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross And Blue Shield PPO
- Cigna Open Access
- Humana ChoiceCare PPO
Dr. Folb spent time listening to my symptoms and tweaking my prescription based on my labs and my description of my symptoms. I'm impressed with her. I have found it a little hard to get through to make an appointment or return calls when they have left messages, but I really like this doctor.
Submitted Jan. 21, 2018