See All Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinologists in Houston, TX
Dr. Leah Folb, MD Icon-share Share Profile
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.8 (13)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Leah Folb, MD

Dr. Leah Folb, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Folb, completed a residency at The Methodist Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Folb an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Folb works at Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P. in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Advertisement
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Compare with other Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialists
Compare Dr. Folb with our nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialists at HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center.

Dr. Folb's Office Locations

  1. 1
    AKA The Sunset Clinic
    1701 Sunset Blvd # 6758, Houston, TX 77005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 526-5511

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

NEW FEATURE

What is treatment frequency?

Our treatment frequency feature helps you understand howoften a provider performs or treats a specificprocedure/condition compared to other doctors. Providersrank in one of four frequency categories:

Very HighFrequency
HighFrequency
NormalFrequency
May Perform

Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.

Search for conditions or procedures.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Hypoglycemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Osteoporosis
Hypothyroidism
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
  • View other providers who treat Goiter
Hashimoto's Disease
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hyperthyroidism
Hypogonadism
Hypoparathyroidism
Joint Pain
Lipid Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Obesity
  • View other providers who treat Obesity
Osteopenia
Overweight
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Shortness of Breath
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroiditis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Achalasia - Adrenal - Alacrima Syndrome
Acute Thyroiditis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Insufficiency
Anemia
  • View other providers who treat Anemia
Arthritis
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Autoimmune Diseases
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Constipation
Diabetes
  • View other providers who treat Diabetes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Endocrine Disorders
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gestational Diabetes
Graves' Disease
Gynecomastia
Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hives
  • View other providers who treat Hives
Hormone Imbalance
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Kidney Stones
Klinefelter Syndrome
Male Infertility
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Bone Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Morbid Obesity
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Pituitary Disease
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Subacute Thyroiditis
Symptomatic Menopause
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Thyrotoxicosis
Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vitamin B Deficiency
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Diabetes Management
Dexamethasone Suppression Test
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diagnostic Imaging
Dynamic Endocrine Function Test
Lab Service
Nutritional Counseling
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Thyroid Nodule Evaluation
Thyroid Scan
Thyroid Screening
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Water Deprivation Test
Check your insurance
    Close Icon
    Please double-check when making an appointment.

    View All Accepted Carriers

    • AARP
    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
    • HealthSmart
    • Humana
    • Optima Health
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • Texas True Choice
    • UniCare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • USA Managed Care Organization

    * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.

    Ratings & Reviews
    Reviews are displayed in date order and collected from patients who have agreed to reporting accurate and fair reviews. Providers with no reviews may have a new FindCare profile, or no submitted reviews on FindCare yet.

    Learn more about how FindCare's ratings and reviews work

    3.8
    Average provider rating
    Based on 13 ratings
    Patient Ratings (13)
    5 Star
    (9)
    4 Star
    (0)
    3 Star
    (0)
    2 Star
    (1)
    1 Star
    (3)
    Leave a review

    How was your appointment with Dr. Folb?

    Read more reviews on Healthgrades
    Photo: Dr. Leah Folb, MD
    How would you rate your experience with Dr. Leah Folb, MD?
    • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Folb to family and friends

    Dr. Folb's Office & Staff

    • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
    • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
    • Staff friendliness and courteousness
    • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

    Experience with Dr. Folb

    • Level of trust in provider's decisions
    • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
    • How well provider listens and answers questions
    • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

    Tell Us About Yourself

    • Your gender:
    • Your age group:
    • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

    Finish Here

    • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
      Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
    Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Leah Folb, MD.

    About Dr. Leah Folb, MD

    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

    • *Healthline does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
    Years of Experience
    Years of experience represents how long a provider has been practicing in their field since graduating from medical school. Not all providers will have this information available.

    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1457517385
    NPI Number
    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Methodist Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • The Methodist Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Bayor College of Medicine|Ben Taub General Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
    What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Leah Folb, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Folb is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Folb has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Folb works at Medical Clinic of Houston, L.L.P. in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Folb’s profile.

    Dr. Folb has seen patients for Hypoglycemia and Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Folb on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Folb. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Folb.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Folb, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Folb appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

    Are you Dr. Leah Folb, MD?

    Claim your profile through Healthgrades to keep it updated and reach more patients.

    It’s free and only takes a minute.

    CLAIM MY PROFILE

    Search

    Primary Care
    Close Icon