Dr. Jose G. Escobar
Overview
Jose G. Sanchez Escobar M.D. is a board-certified endocrinologist. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine and serves as the Co-Director of Thyroid and Parathyroid Services at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sanchez originally hails from Ecuador, were he completed his medical education. He subsequently finished internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. His clinical interests involve quality control projects to improve the outcomes of fine needle aspiration biopsies of the thyroid gland, as well as procedural education for endocrinology fellows. He was recently awarded a two-year research grant by the New York State Department of Health to investigate the pathogenesis and clinical behavior of thyroid neoplasia in LatinX patients, as well as to introduce novel therapeutic approaches to both benign and malignant thyroid tumors in this population.
Dr. Escobar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Nodule, and Obesity.
Dr. Escobar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
110 East 59th Street, Suite 8B, New York, NY 10022
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Escobar 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).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose G. Escobar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose G. Escobar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose G. Escobar by calling their office at 212-434-4972. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jose G. Escobar a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose G. Escobar is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Jose G. Escobar specialize in?
While Dr. Jose G. Escobar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Hypothyroidism, and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Jose G. Escobar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jose G. Escobar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Jose G. Escobar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jose G. Escobar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose G. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-434-4972 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HypothyroidismDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- ObesityDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Alopecia AreataDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).