Overview
Alberto Franco-Akel is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Franco-Akel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Thyroid Storm, Hyperthyroidism, and Hypercalcemia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Franco-Akel is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
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- 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
1901 1st Ave Ste 704, New York, NY 10029
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Franco-Akel 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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"Natalie E. Cusano, MD, MS is the Director, Bone Metabolism Program, Division of Endocrinology, Lenox Hill Hospital. She provides compassionate care to patients with endocrine issues such as diabetes and thyroid disease, with a special interest in osteoporosis and bone health. She received her undergraduate training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her medical training at the Boston University School of Medicine. She completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and fellowship training in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at the College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University. Dr. Cusano is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is a member of the Katz Institute for Women's Health.Dr. Cusano serves on the editorial board of ""Endocrine Practice"". She also serves as a member of the Endocrine Society's Endocrine Board Review Faculty Group, writing questions for the board review course for the calcium and bone section. She lists over 100 publications of original research, invited articles, chapters, and abstracts in the field of metabolic bone disease. Her family is originally from Uruguay, South America, and she is fluent in Spanish.To view a list of recent publications, please visit these sites:PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=natalie+cusanoResearch Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/search/publication?q=natalie+cusano". Dr. Cusano is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypoparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Parathyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Cusano is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel by calling their office at 212-423-6771. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel a top-rated expert for Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel specialize in?
While Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel accept my insurance?
Dr. Alberto A. Franco-Akel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-423-6771 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Thyroid StormDr. Franco-Akel isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Thyrotoxic Periodic ParalysisDr. Franco-Akel isDistinguished. Learn about Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.
- Advanced
- HyperthyroidismDr. Franco-Akel isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- Experienced
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1Dr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)Dr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
- HypercalcemiaDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- HypogonadismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism.
- Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- HypopituitarismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- HypothyroidismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Isolated Hypogonadotropic HypogonadismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism.
- Kallmann SyndromeDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Kallmann Syndrome.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- OsteoporosisDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- PanhypopituitarismDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Panhypopituitarism.
- Pediatric Growth Hormone DeficiencyDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Franco-Akel isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
