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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Sheehan Syndrome, Hypogonadism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Wei Wang is a Psychiatrist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Wang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Dementia, Endoscopy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

Despoina M. Galetaki, MD, is an attending physician at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein and Assistant Professor, Pediatrics at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Galetaki’s clinical interests span a broad spectrum of endocrine disorders, including those related to growth, puberty and thyroid function, as well as pituitary disorders and cancer survivorship. She is also dedicated to delivering comprehensive care for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Galetaki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Hypochondroplasia, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Cerebral Hypoxia, and Turner Syndrome.

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 Short Stature (Growth Disorders). 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 Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Obesity, Familial Short Stature (FSS), and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Dr. Vafa Tabatabaie received her medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. After several years of research on thyroid cancer in Toronto, Canada, she came to Montefiore in 2007 as a researcher in the Division of Endocrinology under the direction of Drs. Norman Fleischer and Martin Surks. She graduated from the Internal Medicine Residency Program in 2011, during which her enthusiasm and teaching skills were recognized with the Award for Outstanding House Officer in Internal Medicine, and she completed the Endocrinology Fellowship Program in 2013. She joined the Einstein Montefiore Division of Endocrinology faculty later that year. Dr. Tabatabaie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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

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

Michael Novogroder is a Pediatrics provider in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Novogroder is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadism, Panhypopituitarism, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.

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

Lynn Sugarman is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Sugarman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Asthma in Children, and Croup.

Yvette Starer is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Starer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Sheryl Jawetz is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Jawetz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Asthma in Children.

Russell Asnes is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Asnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Asthma in Children, and Roseola.

Joshua Menasha is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Menasha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, Asthma in Children, and Croup.

Lisa Michael is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Roseola, Croup, and Asthma in Children.

Elana Clark is a Pediatrics provider in Tenafly, New Jersey. Dr. Clark is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Croup.

Martin Grajower is an Endocrinologist in Riverdale, New York. Dr. Grajower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Fractured Spine, and Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.

David Blum is an Internal Medicine provider in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy.

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