Laurie E. Cohen, MD, is Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes and Professor, Pediatrics at Montefiore Einstein. An expert in growth disorders and short stature in children, Dr. Cohen also specializes in endocrine issues experienced by childhood cancer survivors, such as growth hormone deficiency and decreased fertility. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Hypogonadism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Jonathan Sterman is a Radiologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Sterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Kimura Disease, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Arie Franco, MD, PhD, is an attending radiologist at Montefiore Einstein and Associate Professor, Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Franco’s clinical focus centers on cardiothoracic imaging, particularly in cardiac pathology in pediatric and adult populations. He is also interested in adult congenital heart disease and chest oncology. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Schizencephaly.

John Amodio, MD, FACR, is Chief, Radiology and Division Lead, Pediatric Radiology at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Professor, Radiology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Amodio has 40 years of experience in pediatric imaging. His particular interest is the use of contrast ultrasound in pediatric imaging. Dr. Amodio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Gas Bloat Syndrome, Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, and Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica.

Edward Mardakhaev, MD, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Montefiore-Einstein. His clinical focus is on musculoskeletal radiology with diagnostic imaging and image-guided interventions of the musculoskeletal system. He has particular interests in musculoskeletal ultrasound, bone and soft tissue tumors, arthritis, trauma and sports injuries. Dr. Mardakhaev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tenosynovitis, Herniated Disk, and Baker Cyst.

Teresa Pelletier is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Pelletier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Increased Head Circumference.

Carmen Lazala is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lazala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Precocious Puberty, and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

Angela R. Verardo, MD, is Director, Pediatric Endocrine Bone Clinic at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Pediatric Endocrinology at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Verardo sees a variety of patients with endocrine disorders and has a particular interest in children with rare and metabolic bone disorders. Dr. Verardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Precocious Puberty.

Trained originally in India, Dr. Agarwal did an additional residency in pediatrics in New York and then studied pediatric endocrinology at Columbia University, where she published five papers. After finishing a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology in 2007, she became an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an attending physician at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. Dr. Agarwal?s research interest is the effects of obesity and insulin resistance on cardiovascular health in children and adolescents, with a goal to identify groups at higher risk for insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She also holds the title of Expert Consultant, International Rett Syndrome Foundation, and in addition to her clinical and research work, Dr. Agarwal is actively involved with teaching of pediatric house staff, fellows and medical students in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Obesity, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Abeer Hassoun is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Hassoun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Acanthosis Nigricans, Type A Insulin Resistance Syndrome, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

Robert Rapaport is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Rapaport is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Tosan Oruwariye is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Oruwariye is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Pertussis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Anastassios Kyriakakos is a Pediatrics provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Kyriakakos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Sarah Orton is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Orton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Leslie Lam is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.

Angelica Supansic is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Supansic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Obesity in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Croup.

Simukayi Mutasa is a Radiologist in New York, New York. Dr. Mutasa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). His top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation.

Patricia Vuguin is a Pediatrics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Vuguin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Panhypopituitarism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Brittany Wise is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Wise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

Vidhu Thaker is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New York, New York. Dr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Lowe Syndrome, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, and Gastric Bypass.