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Laura McGuinn, MD, Pediatrics, Birmingham, AL

LauraJMcGuinnMD

Pediatrics • Birmingham, AL

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

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Overview of Dr. McGuinn

Dr. Laura McGuinn is a pediatrician based in Birmingham, Alabama, with sub-specialties in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Her education includes a fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and a residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. Dr. McGuinn has extensive experience in academia, currently residing as a professor at the University of Alabama and previously at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She has contributed significantly to medical literature, with numerous influential publications to her name. Her research is also displayed in the clinical trials she's conducted which focus primarily on ADD/ADHD in children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
    University of Texas Medical Branch HospitalsResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2004 - 2018
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2010
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1999 - 2001
  • American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Benefits, Burden, and COVID-19: A Response to Dutheil Et Al. (2020)
    Benefits, Burden, and COVID-19: A Response to Dutheil Et Al. (2020)October 21st, 2020
  • Executive Summary: Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    Executive Summary: Identification, Evaluation, and Management of Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderDecember 16th, 2019
  • Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your Pediatrician
    Is Your Child Struggling in School? Talk to Your PediatricianOctober 7th, 2019
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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Oklahoma BlueChoice
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Oklahoma
    First Choice
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    ODS Network
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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