Overview
Melissa Sum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Sum is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sum is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Sum 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. Melissa W. Sum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa W. Sum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa W. Sum by calling their office at 212-481-1350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa W. Sum a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa W. Sum is classified as an Advanced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Melissa W. Sum specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa W. Sum is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Melissa W. Sum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa W. Sum has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa W. Sum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa W. Sum accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa W. Sum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-481-1350 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
- Advanced
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Sum isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- OsteoporosisDr. Sum isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoporosis.
- Postmenopausal OsteoporosisDr. Sum isAdvanced. Learn about Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- HypercalcemiaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperthyroidismDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hyperthyroidism.
- HypoparathyroidismDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypoparathyroidism.
- HypophosphatemiaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypophosphatemia.
- HypopituitarismDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypopituitarism.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- HypothyroidismDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Juvenile Primary OsteoporosisDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- MelorheostosisDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Melorheostosis.
- Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- OsteomalaciaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Osteomalacia.
- OsteopeniaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Osteopenia.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- ProlactinomaDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- RicketsDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Rickets.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormDr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Sum isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
