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Layla Abushamat, MD, Endocrinology, Houston, TX

LaylaAbushamatMDMPH

Endocrinology • Houston, TX

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Obesity

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    7200 Cambridge St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-798-1000
    Fax+1 713-798-2578

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2018 - 2020
  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Internal Medicine, 2015 - 2018
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs
    The Terrible—and Amazing—Side Effects of Weight Loss DrugsJanuary 17th, 2025
  • What Ozempic Really Does to Your Brain
    What Ozempic Really Does to Your BrainDecember 23rd, 2024
  • Evolocumab Reduces MACE in Patients with and Without Multivessel CAD: FOURIER
    Evolocumab Reduces MACE in Patients with and Without Multivessel CAD: FOURIERFebruary 9th, 2024

Professional Memberships

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