Dr. Leonid Poretsky
Overview
Leonid Poretsky, M.D. is Chief, Division of Endocrinology; Associate Chairman for Research; Director of the Gerald J. Friedman Diabetes Institute; and the Founding Director, The Gerald J. Friedman Transgender Program for Health and Wellness all in the Department of Medicine, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York City. He is also a Professor of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. Dr. Poretsky was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he graduated from First (Pavlov) Medical Institute summa cum laude in 1977. Upon immigrating to the United States in 1979 and completing medical residency, he graduated from the endocrinology fellowship at Boston s Beth Israel Hospital (now Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center) and Harvard Medical School. He has authored over 100 publications and is the editor of a 1,000-page textbook entitled Principles of Diabetes Mellitus , currently in its 3rd edition. He is also the editor of Contemporary Endocrinology and co-editor of Transgender Medicine: A Multidisciplinary Approach, all published by Springer Publishing, Inc. His research interests include the relationship between energy metabolism and reproduction, endocrinological aspects of HIV infection, and clinical studies in diabetes. His research projects have been supported over the years by philanthropy, industry and government grants, including the grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the New York State Department of Health. He has served on the NIH grant review committees and on the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism and other journals.To view a list of recent publications please visit these sites:Hofstrahttps://www.researchgate.net/search/publication?q=leonid%20poretskyhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=poretsky%2C+lPlease find other links related to this search:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonid_Poretskyhttps://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/leonid-poretsky-md"".
Dr. Poretsky is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Obesity, and Obesity in Children.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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110 East 59th Street, Suite 8B, New York, NY 10022
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Dr. Poretsky 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
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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 top areas of expertise are Hypoparathyroidism, Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Parathyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leonid Poretsky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leonid Poretsky?
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Is Dr. Leonid Poretsky a top-rated expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leonid Poretsky is classified as an Advanced expert for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, 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. Leonid Poretsky specialize in?
While Dr. Leonid Poretsky is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Leonid Poretsky participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leonid Poretsky has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. You can view a list of Dr. Leonid Poretsky's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leonid Poretsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Leonid Poretsky 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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- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Poretsky isAdvanced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
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- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Gestational DiabetesDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- HypothyroidismDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- InfertilityDr. Poretsky isExperienced. Learn about Infertility.