Dr. Marina Epelman
Overview
Dr. Marina Epelman is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Staten Island University Hospital Northwell Health. She received her medical degree from Bukovinian State Medical University. Dr. Epelman completed her residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Winthrop University Medical Center in Mineola, New York. During her fellowship years she studied the effect of hyperglycemia on inflammatory response in neonatal immune cells and investigated factors affecting diabetes control. Her research was presented at various conferences such as Endocrine Society and AAP meetings.
Dr. Epelman has solid experience in treating children with short stature, puberty, thyroid and adrenal disorders. She has strong interest in managing patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus using traditional insulin therapy as well as modern technologies.
Dr. Epelman uses individualized approach to her patients to help them live healthy lives and achieve their goals.
Dr. Epelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Acanthosis Nigricans.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- INSURANCE PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
900 South Avenue, Suite 103, Staten Island, NY 10314
8622 Bay Parkway, Suite 2D, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Epelman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Sharone Sheffer-Babila, MD is the Director of Pediatric Endocrinology at Staten Island University Hospital. As a board certified pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Sheffer-Babila cares for children with a wide array of endocrine disorders such as growth, puberty, thyroid and diabetes. Dr. Sheffer-Babila has a special interest in disorders of puberty and fertility which was her research focus during fellowship training. She is actively involved in teaching residents and medical students critical skills in the evaluation of growth and development in children, and in recognizing endocrine diseases. Dr. Sheffer-Babila is devoted to ensuring children in Staten Island and its surroundings have access to excellent medical care for all their endocrine needs. Dr. Sheffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Precocious Puberty.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Epelman isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Epelman isAdvanced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Epelman isAdvanced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Experienced
- Acanthosis NigricansDr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Acanthosis Nigricans.
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypogonadismDr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- ObesityDr. Epelman isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.