Dr. Linda Leary, MD
San Antonio, TX
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Leary, Epilepsy Specialist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Linda Leary, MD is an Epilepsy Specialist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. She is board certified. Dr. Leary completed her residency at Ny And Presby Hosp, Child Neurology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Pediatrics. Dr. Leary is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leary’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leary’s office at (210) 358-5437.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Leary?
Dr. Linda Leary, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Epilepsy Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Leary empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Epilepsy, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio, TX community, Dr. Leary is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Leary go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny And Presby Hosp, Child Neurology; Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Pediatrics
Medical School: Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny
Is Dr. Leary board certified as an Epilepsy Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Linda Leary, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Leary speak?
Dr. Leary and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Leary typically treat?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, Dr. Leary diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Leary. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-resistant LGS
- Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
- Hard-to-treat LGS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
- TSC
- Bourneville's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q851: Tuberous sclerosis
What procedures does an Epilepsy Specialist like Dr. Leary typically perform?
As an Epilepsy Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Linda Leary may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Leary's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Leary accept my insurance?
Dr. Leary accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Leary accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Leary in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Bexar County Hospital District
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Driscoll Children's Hospital
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Leary's office located?
What is Dr. Leary's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Leary's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669564118.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leary?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Leary
What is Dr. Linda Leary's specialty?
Dr. Leary is a Epilepsy Specialist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Epilepsy Specialist do?
Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various forms of epilepsy, including new-onset epilepsy, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations such as the elderly, women, and individuals with co-morbidities. This multidisciplinary field offers comprehensive care tailored to the specific needs of each patient.
Is this Dr. Linda Leary affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Leary is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Linda Leary accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Linda Leary is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linda Leary offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Leary's office at (210) 358-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linda Leary?
Please contact Dr. Leary's office at (210) 358-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Leary have?
Dr. Linda Leary is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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